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CNC Machinist III (B Shift)

Kent, WA 98032

Posted: 04/15/2025 Employment Type: Contract Department: Blue Origin - Contract Job Number: 30383 Industry: AERO - Aerospace

Job Description

Position Title: CNC Machinist III (B Shift)

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Machinist opportunity with our client in Kent, WA.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Setup, operate, and maintain world class, state of the art CNC machines to fabricate components for various spaceflight systems.
  • Share in the team’s impact on all aspects of CNC machining and fabrication.
  • Setting up and operating a variety of CNC machines and equipment to produce accurate components enabling first article success on tight tolerance, high value parts.
  • Hands on programming, set up and machining of 3, 4 and 5 axis mills, multi axis lathes, and development of critical machining processes.
  • Working with engineering to document and standardize production processes.
  • Partner with leadership and engineering to prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals.
  • Ensure product quality and conformance to engineering specifications.

Job Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in machining aerospace components.
  • Experience machining the following materials: nickel-based stainless steel alloys (Inconel, Monel, etc.), Copper, Aluminum and/or Titanium.
  • Extensive experience with one or more of the following CNC machines: Mazak, Kuraki, Hermle, OM, and/or DMG Mori.
  • Experience with 3, 4 and 5 axis CNC machining on both mill and lathe machines (Horizontal, mill/turns).
  • Working knowledge of Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, Mazatrol or other CNC controls.
  • Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994 standard.
  • Familiar with use of personal computers.
  • Ability to provide Design for Manufacturing feedback.
  • Must be physically able to climb ladders, stairs, work in small/restricted areas, and lift and carry 25 lbs.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Tooling and fixture design.
  • Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) experience
  • Outside processing knowledge including: heat treat, plating, coating, EDM, grinding, etc.
  • CMM programming/operation experience
  • CNC programming skills, preferably Mastercam X6 thru 2018 and/or Unigraphics NX
  • Conversational programming on the machine
  • Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Kent, WA.
  • Pay Rate: $43.31/hr.
  • ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to product development companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.

Meet Your Recruiter

Jeff Morgante

I have been working in technical staffing since 2010, specializing in recruiting hardware, software, electrical, and mechanical engineers. My recruiting style is personal, where I understand the technology and can communicate with engineers on all levels with an engineering background myself, I can relate and communicate using the same language.

Finding an excellent fit for engineers is why I love recruiting; I can help you achieve your career goals and job transitions and find the perfect fit for you. My philosophy is “never give up”. Outside of work, I like to put my energy into listening to vinyl records, hiking, and cooking.  I have two dogs, Kaleb and Kayce, and two cats, Mika and Shiloh. I am originally from upstate New York, but I love living in the Pacific Northwest! I have a passion for cars, old and new, so finding common ground is easy for me. Let’s get started today! 

 

 

 

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