CNC Operator

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 lets step into the machine shop!

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!

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