CNC Machinist

Senior Precision Machining Lead — CNC LathesCompensation: $30 - $40/hr D.O.E. | Location: Sumner, WA | Hours: M - F 1st Shift | Employment: Full-Time, Direct HirePerks: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & moreAre you the leader who can turn prints into flight-ready parts?If you thrive on challenge, this role puts you at the center of our aerospace/aviation turning operations. You’ll lead a compact, capable team (1–3 employees) that spans two shifts, while personally executing set-ups and first runs on 2-axis and multi-axis CNC lathes with sub-spindles. You’ll balance speed with rigor—planning fixturing and tooling, programming basic lathe paths in MasterCAM, inspecting in-process parts with precision gauges, and ensuring every machine is producing parts that meet spec.Your missionLead daily production and schedule adherence for the turning departmentSet up, prove out, and run CNC lathe work (2-axis and multi-axis) to aerospace tolerancesKeep documentation tight: update set-up sheets; validate labor tickets, time cards, and work ordersCommunicate cross-functionally with Programming, Tooling, the Production Scheduler, and the GMSafeguard quality and compliance with disciplined PPE and safety practicesCoach operators, answer shop-floor questions, and propose process improvementsWhat it takesHigh School Diploma or equivalent3+ years as a machine shop lead; 5+ years CNC lathe machiningMeticulous, analytical, and clear communicator in EnglishDependable teammate and example-setter with excellent attendance and time managementAbility to stand for long periods in a warehouse manufacturing environmentTechnical toolkitHands-on troubleshootingCNC programming skills with G-Code and M-CodeSet-up/changeover expertise for production runsPrecision measurement and hand metrology; advanced inspection and gaugesBlueprint literacy and prior manufacturing experienceHiring requirements (verbatim)PrideStaff Hiring Requirements:Must be 18+ Years OldMust be Willing to Submit to a Pre-Employment Background CheckMust be Willing to Submit to a Drug ScreenMust be Able to Provide Proof of Eligibility to Work in The U.S.Make your moveAdvance your machining career with a direct-hire role offering competitive pay, solid benefits, and the chance to lead meaningful aerospace work in Sumner. Your future starts with PrideStaff. #J-18808-Ljbffr Torrey Holistics