CNC Programmer/Machinist

About the role

General Plastics Manufacturing Company, a premier aerospace manufacturer in Tacoma, is seeking an experienced CNC Programmer/Machinist to join their team. The ideal candidate has 10 years' experience in the industry, with at least 5 doing setup and 5 doing programming, and possesses strong Machinist skills with the ability to utilize Mastercam. Work involves Haas and CMS machines with Haas and Fanuc controls.

What you will do

• Write programs in Mastercam for complete parts including fixture, jigs, tools, and work-aids for any setups required
• Ability to operate all machines with minimal direction
• Run multiple CNC machines simultaneously
• Ability to edit CNC programs at the machine or with CAM programming
• Experience and familiarity with 3, 4, and 5 axis machines
• Review all engineering, work instructions and affiliated tooling for clarity and quality
• Work well with CNC team members
• Experience with set up and precision hand tools
• Demonstrated ability with completing work orders and meeting stringent customer timelines
• Self-motivated with excellent time management skills

Requirements

• Must have experience with aerospace components
• Minimum of 5 years of experience setting up with 3, 4, and 5 axis machines
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Programming using Mastercam
• Experienced with Haas and Fanuc
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Knowledgeable about CNC maintenance and all equipment capabilities
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Excellent print reading skills and interpreting GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994, or later, standard
• Must be able to receive and interpret instructions and directions from supervisors and peers
• Must demonstrate good judgment to perform the job correctly and safely
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience machining plastics or composites strongly preferred

Physical requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, bending, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching
• Sitting 30% of time
• Standing 50% of time
• Walking 20% of time
• Lifting 2–75 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment
• Carrying 2–50 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment
• Pushing 2–100 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment
• Pulling 2–100 lbs. Various types of components, tools, and equipment
• Finger dexterity – the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
• Arm-hand steadiness – the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Pay and benefits

• Pay starts between $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience
• Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year
• Outstanding Platinum Health Care Benefits including zero premium for medical and vision for entire family & zero premiums for dental for employees with $10 medical co-pays
• Company Matched 401K up to 8% of your total earning for the year
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Subsidized lunchroom food/beverage costs
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts available
• Generous Earned Time Off Plan starts at 20 days of leave per year
• 9 Paid Holidays