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Posted: 10/01/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 31018 Job Location: Onsite Industry: ALT - Alternative Energy

Job Description

Job Title: Senior R&D Machinist

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior R&D Machinist opportunity located onsite in Woodinville, WA.

Job Responsibilities:

Machine high quality, precision parts and tooling in a variety of materials (e.g. 304/316 SS, Nickel 200, Copper 101, superalloy/refractory materials)
Handle material from rough stock to finished parts
Set up and operate conversational equipment (ProtoTrak Lathe and Mill)
Set up and operate a CNC lathe and mill
Design and fabricate custom tools and fixtures
Study drawings, schematics, engineering information, or sample parts to determine product dimensions and tolerances as well as best method and sequence of operations needed to fabricate parts
Assist engineers and designers with design activities and make suggestions relating to machining and fabrication of parts and assemblies
Help maintain shop equipment, inventory, and supplies
Train coworkers on machine shop equipment and safety procedures
Assist in other work areas, including but not limited to performing and assisting with test setup and equipment assembly
Examine machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose any sources of trouble
Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

High school education or equivalent
6-10 years of experience as a prototype machinist in a commercial environment
Experience with metrology tools such as gauges, calipers, and micrometers
Hands-on experience with the operation of manual or ProtoTRAK machines
Experience with CAM Software and programing parts
Understanding and experience with reading imperial and metric dimensions and tolerances, including GD&T
Experience using outside and inside micrometers, vernier calipers, and vernier height and depth gauges
Understanding of how to select and prepare appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used for machining work in both soft materials (e.g., plastic, copper, aluminum, etc.) as well as superalloy/refractory materials (e.g., Molybdenum, Tungsten, Inconel, etc.)
Experience designing alignment and holding fixtures, 3 and 4-jaw chucks, attachments, and materials onto machines
Excellent problem-solving skills and solution orientation
Impeccable written and verbal communication
Ability and enthusiasm to work as part of a highly collaborative, dynamic, and diverse team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as chat and teleconferencing applications (e.g. Teams, Slack)

Preferred Qualifications:

Vocational Technical Training
Experience working in a startup environment
Experience using and maintaining CNC machines and TRAK mill/lathe
Knowledge of multi-axis CNC milling and turning
Experience with modern CAM software (Autodesk-Fusion 360, MasterCAM, or similar)
Experience machining refractory metals

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract
Location: Onsite Required
Pay Rate: $42-45/h

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 an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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!

jmorgante@protingent.com

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