Sr. CNC Machinist-3x12 Schedule
Description
SR. CNC MACHINIST
Job Title: Sr. CNC Machinist | Department: Manufacturing | Reports to: Production Manager | FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
At United Precision Corporation (UPC), we are dedicated to fostering an environment in which all team members can perform to the best of their abilities and realize their true potential. Every team member plays an important role in our operations, and we value the abilities, experience, and background they bring to UPC. We know we can only continue to improve, grow, and create new opportunities in the years ahead through the team members who provide the services our customers rely on.
This position is based at our Washougal facility and follows a 3x12 schedule, working Friday through Sunday, with Monday through Thursday off. The Senior CNC Machinist is a highly skilled, journeyman-level machinist responsible for independently setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing CNC lathes and mills. This role serves as a technical leader within the manufacturing organization, mentoring machinists at all levels while ensuring production goals, quality requirements, and customer expectations are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Independently perform complete setups on CNC lathes, mills, and multi-axis machining centers
- Read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation
- Apply GD&T principles to determine setup strategy, inspection requirements, and process capability
- Select tooling, work holding, and machining strategies for efficient production
- Troubleshoot machines, tooling, programming, and quality issues
- Optimize machining processes for cycle time, tool life, and quality performance
- Perform first article inspections and support process validations
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Production teams
- Mentor and train Machinist I, II, and III personnel
- Lead setting up reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support new product launches and prototype work
- Assist with processing documentation and standard work development
- Maintain strict compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and material traceability
- Serve as a technical resource during production challenges and escalations
- Perform other duties, as assigned.