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Machinist Level I-II

Hypertherm Associates
Kent, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026
Hypertherm is seeking a 2nd Shift Machinist for our Kent, Washington location. The ideal candidate will be a part of an innovative and collaborative team and play an important role in our Waterjet business.

The hours of this rolle are from 1:20pm to 11:50pm, Monday - Thursday

As a 100% Associate-owned, global leader in providing advanced industrial cutting solutions, Hypertherm offers a collaborative work environment while promoting empowerment and a positive work-life balance.

If This Sounds Like An Exciting Opportunity, Here Are Some Other Ways You'll Help Positively Impact Our Business As a Machinist

  • Perform and maintain manufacturing processes to produce products that exceed our customers' expectations in terms of quality, performance, and value
  • Perform manufacturing processes in machining, assembly, and packaging as well as enhance machinery performance to prevent machine downtime
  • Support and participate in the use of lean systems and be involved in process improvement initiatives to manufacture the highest priority parts

Who You Are And The Experience You Bring

  • 5 years of experience setting up and operating manual and CNC Machines
  • This position requires a High School Diploma or GED
  • The ability to utilize math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Cartesian coordinate system, and geometry
  • Able to effectively utilize measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauge, comparator and dial indicator
  • Skill in reading and interpreting documents such as work orders, drawings, manuals, set-up instructions, and safety regulations
  • Must be able to follow written instructions and have good communication and computer skills using MS Office

Preferred Experience To Differentiate You

  • Associate's degree or Certification in a related field
  • Previous experience in Machining in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of CNC operation
  • Ability to interpret and use process documentation
  • Understanding of Lean manufacturing tools and concepts
  • Basic troubleshooting
  • Ability to reed and interpret engineering drawings

Why join Hypertherm?

  • Collaborative, 100% employee-owned culture
  • Profit sharing and Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • 40 hours of paid Community Service Time
  • 3 weeks of Earned Time Off, plus 3 Sick Days, and 10 Company Paid Holidays
  • Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
  • Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy

Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.

CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account.

$21.74-$36.21 Hourly

This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.

Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

Salary : $22 - $36

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