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Precision Machining:

CNC Operator Wanted for Confidential Aerospace Leader! 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, let's step into the machine shop! Description for

CNC Operator:

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. Details for

CNC Operator:

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. Requirements for

CNC Operator:

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.

Benefits After Hire:

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.

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