Toolmaker/CNC Machinist

Position:  Toolmaker/CNC Machinist

Requirements:      - First shift position. 

- Person must be able to program, set-up and operate Haas VF-2SS to mill high-quality parts and achieve quoted cycle times in job shop environment (typical volume of 1 to 10 pieces).

- Person to have experience programming and operating Mitsubishi wire EDM as secondary work center, or will be trained to do so.

- Pre-employment physical

- No smoking policy during working hours

- NOTE: Flexible start date for this open position.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.     Attention to detail.

2.     Ability to program, set-up and operate Haas VF-2SS vertical machining center, while regularly holding a tolerance of /-.0005”, and occasionally /-.0002”.

3.     Ability to program using Mastercam software.

4.     Ability to interpret complex detail drawings.

5.     Ability to work overtime when required.

6.     Ability to meet quoted times on jobs on a regular basis.

7.     Ability to work as part of a team with a positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.     Experience building gage components, precision details, and doing custom machining in a job shop environment.

2.     Experience with tool steels, alloy steels, stainless steels, aluminum, brass. Bronze, and some plastics.

3.     Ability to program and set-up 4th axis jobs.

4.     Ability to hard-mill parts and hold tight tolerances.

5.     Ability to provide coverage on a CNC lathe if ever required.

Full-time Benefits:

1.     Health insurance

2.     Dental insurance

3.     Paid Time Off (PTO)

4.     Disability/Life insurance

5.     401k plan

6.     Ten (10) paid holidays

Company Description:

Established in 1984, Northwest Tool is a precision machine shop on the west side of Jackson serving multiple industries for over 42 years.  The business is family owned and operated, and currently has 25 employees.  Northwest Tool machines precision details, tooling and gage components.  Our typical quantities on jobs are 1, 2, 5, or 10 pieces.  Northwest Tool is ISO 9001:2015 certified, and the entire facility is air-conditioned.  Our reputation is built on superior quality and excellent customer service.  Please consider joining our team today!  Check out our website at www.nwtool.biz.

Established in 1984, Northwest Tool is a precision machine shop on the west side of Jackson serving multiple industries for over 37 years. The business is family owned and operated, and currently has 25 employees. Northwest Tool machines precision details, tooling and gage components. Northwest Tool is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Our reputation is built on superior quality and excellent customer service. Please consider joining our team today! Please visit our website at www.nwtool.biz to learn more about Northwest Tool & Machine, Inc.