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Tooling Machinist

Verus Aerospace
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026

Position Summary


The tooling lathe machinist will operate industrial devices that generate tooling fixtures. Essential skills are technical knowledge, setting up, and operating a CNC machine. While maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; and maintaining equipment and supplies. 


Essential Duties and Responsibilities


The ideal candidate will be an experienced machinist with at least 3-years experience working at journey level



  • Bridgeport and manual lathe machining experience required.

  • Expertise in CNC or Profile

  • Working familiarity with shop planning/tooling

  • Experience/knowledge applicable to fixturing/tooling applications


Position Requirements


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education and Experience:



  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

  • Certification from an accredited technical college a plus

  • Minimum 3 years of progressive milling experience as journey level.

  • Aerospace industry experience is preferred.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


Required Skills



  • Possess basic math and geometry knowledge with elementary knowledge of engineering principals helpful

  • Ability to read blueprints, follow work order and verbal instructions

  • Knowledgeable of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Salary : $33 - $41

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