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Machinist

Quanex
Kent, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
We Offer You

  • Health Benefits: medical (with FSA or HSA account options), dental & vision plans!
  • Supplemental benefits: company paid life insurance & AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, Employee Assistance Programs
  • Financial benefits: 401K with Employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility
  • Work-Life benefits: Paid Time Off (56 hours), Paid Sick Time (1 hour for every 40 hours worked), and Paid Holidays (up to 9 days annually)

Expected Salary Range: $29.00 - $44.00

What’s Expected of the Machinist position?

Utilizing a variety of machining equipment this highly skilled position manufactures custom dies, according to specifications and standard operating procedures.

  • Set up and run a variety of numerically controlled machines (Machining Centers), as well as conventional and/or manual machines (mills, lathes, grinders).
  • Monitor machining process to achieve desired results, editing computer programs as necessary to achieve customer required results.
  • Read prints to interpret job requirements (components, specifications).
  • Practice continuous improvement, to achieve improved efficiencies, quality, and overall results.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot, according to set guidelines, machines not performing at peak efficiency.
  • Maintain documentation for monitoring job including statistical process control charts, process flow charts.
  • Utilize precision measuring equipment to ensure dimensional and finish surface quality.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance, as scheduled.
  • Maintain clean area and good manufacturing practices and housekeeping.
  • Adhere to and complete work within the 5S standards, SOPs, and OSHA guidelines.

What You Bring

  • 2 years of applicable experience, preferably within an industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Intermediate machining experience with the ability to read and write CNC codes, and understand machine controls.
  • Intermediate understanding of shop math, with the ability to read and understand precision measuring specifications.
  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Good understanding of metallurgy
  • Safety focus with a willingness to adhere to safety guidelines.

Salary : $29 - $44

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