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CNC Machinist:

American Workforce Group
Kalama, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/27/2026

Precision Machining: CNC Operator Wanted for Confidential Aerospace Leader!


Are you a skilled CNC operator who takes absolute pride in handling high-value specialty metals to precise engineering tolerances? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier, confidential aerospace manufacturing corporation in Cowlitz County to hire a full-time CNC Operator. This prominent, high-autonomy role is built for a dedicated operator who will set up, operate, and maintain production on a high-capacity Amada PMH1308 CNC Plate Mill, processing critical alloys like stainless steel and nickel profiles. If you have a strong background reading technical shop drawings, high precision habits, and want competitive local wages with steady weekday hours, let's step into the machine shop!


Description for CNC Operator:


  • Independently configure, set up, adjust tooling for, and operate the Amada PMH1308 CNC Plate Mill cleanly.
  • Process high-value specialty metals, exotic alloys, stainless steels, and nickel configurations to exact aerospace specifications.
  • Perform meticulous dimensional quality control checks on finished parts using precision calipers, micrometers, and indicators.
  • Carefully analyze and interpret structural shop drawings, fabrication schematics, and detailed work instructions.
  • Manage the daily preventative maintenance and orderly cleaning of designated milling equipment and fluid lines.
  • Enforce a zero-shortcut safety culture, respecting close machine boundaries and wearing all required PPE.


Details for CNC Operator:


  • Pay Rate: $25.00 / hour starting base wage (Wages scale cleanly based on Depth of Experience / DOE).
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday (Enjoy a consistent weekday routine with your weekends completely free!).
  • Shift Progression:Full-Time hours with comprehensive paid training.
  • Training Phase: Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Permanent Phase: Swing Shift | 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Transition follows successful completion of training).
  • Location: Local Cowlitz County aerospace facility.
  • Position Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire path featuring long-term industry stability.


Requirements for CNC Operator:


  • Minimum of 3 years of verifiable commercial CNC operating, tooling setup, and editing experience.
  • Proven, hands-on background operating CNC milling machines or large-scale industrial machining equipment.
  • Demonstrated capability to confidently read and interpret complex shop drawings, technical prints, and mechanical blueprints.
  • Solid basic math and spatial computation skills with high attention to detail to handle high-value materials safely.
  • Exceptional history of daily attendance, prompt punctuality, and reliable personal transportation habits.


Benefits After Hire:


  • Highly competitive local hourly trades compensation ($25.00/hr DOE).
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance packages.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan options with company tracking.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) allowances and Paid Holidays.
  • Washington State Paid Sick Leave tracking.


AWG SERVICES ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!


To apply:

Email your technical resume directly for review: cowlitzjobs@americanworkforcegroup.com

Call our recruiting crew today: (360) 200-4900


Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

American Workforce Group is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis protected by law.


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