CNC Machinist 1 - Lathes

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Machinist 1 - Lathes

Wednesday-Saturday, 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM

Base Rate $22.00 - $26.00/Hour + $3.00 Shift Differential

For over 100 years, we’ve been committed to high-quality American manufacturing, and we continue to pour that passion into our line of innovative, battle-proven optics products for the world’s most relentless hunters, shooters, law enforcement and military professionals. We design, build, and test our best-in-class products with a single-minded focus - to make sure they’ll perform forever.

At Leupold and Stevens we’re American to the Core and passionate about what we do. We offer a friendly work environment where innovation, quality, and continuous improvement are our priorities, and where your ideas matter.

Our benefits package is amazing :

• affordable health and dental insurance
• a strong commitment to training and professional development including an internal skills development program for all manufacturing team members
• a generous tuition reimbursement program
• company contributions up to 8% of base pay into a 401K retirement account
• profit sharing
• product discounts

What You’ll Be Doing as a CNC Machinist 1:

Performs intermediate level machine operation and adjustments to support the manufacture and finishing of parts. Has beginning to intermediate level setup skills for departmental equipment.

• Operates various assigned production centers. Loads material, removes turnings, and maintains specified lubricants and coolants as required.
• Operates and performs basic set ups on departmental machines such as manual lathes, CNC turning centers, slotters, drill presses, etc.
• Operates and performs sets up on a variety of customized secondary operation machines, drill presses, thread tapers, dimple presses, washing tanks, broaching presses and honing centers.
• Inspects articles to verify conformance to specifications. Identifies damaged or inferior quality products.
• Performs necessary preventive machine maintenance and cleaning.
• Accurately and reliably maintains all paper work, or data input requirements of the department.
• Assists in training coworkers on how to operate, adjust, and set up machines. May perform in a temporary lead role.

Skills and Experiences You’ll Need as a CNC Machinist 1:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2-3 years similar machining/manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of experience required.
• Intermediate blueprint reading skills. Ability to read blueprints and measurement gauges to inspect for part conformity.
• Basic math computation skills.
• Ability to understand and apply geometric concepts (e.g., angles and degrees) in making basic adjustments or setting up basic tooling and holding fixtures in the laser machines.
• Good organizational skills and ability to multi task (i.e., operate one machine while setting up another).
• Ability to read and communicate effectively.

Work Environment for a CNC Machinist 1:

Work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and chemicals. Ability to use PPE. Ability to stand or sit for long periods; Good manual dexterity, fine motor skills, visual acuity, and ability to use full range of motion. Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds with assistance.

For details on positions and to apply, go to :

Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway

Beaverton, Oregon 97006

* A core business objective at Leupold & Stevens is to maintain a workplace in which each employee can achieve their full potential.  The company was founded on the principle of giving customers and our team members ‘A Square Deal’; to us, this means advocating for the employment opportunities and advancements of all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We resolutely believe all aspects and privileges of employment should be determined by skills and behaviors, not personal identities. We also post the federally required “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” notice for all employees and applicants.

* With our commitment to make our  application process and workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities , we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request, for an individual applicant to participate in the job application process.  To request an accommodation to the application process, please send an email to  View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com and a Leupold & Stevens representative will contact you.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is a drug free workplace .  All final candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

* Leupold & Stevens, Inc. complies with all applicable FAR & DFAR regulations .

*  We hire U.S. citizens and persons lawfully authorized to work in the U.S . All new employees must complete an INS Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9). Positions may require a deemed export control license for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Placement is contingent on Leupold & Stevens, Inc.’s ability to apply for and obtain an export control license on your behalf.