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CNC Machinist III (B Shift)
21218 76th Ave S Kent, WA 98032 US
Job Description
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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