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Posted: 07/10/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 30687 Job Location: Onsite Industry: AERO - Aerospace

Job Description

Position Title: CNC Machinist III (A Shift)

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

Contract Position
Location: Arlington, WA
Pay Rate: $39.25-44.25/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

Chris Walsh

Since 2013, I have met many bright-minded and interesting people while recruiting for Protingent. For the last decade, I have specialized in hardware and software product development engineering recruitment. My recruiting style is to build a strong, lasting relationship while I help you achieve your career goals. I am a straightforward, open-minded individual who treats others as I wish to be treated. I enjoy playing golf and watching sports and appreciate fine wine and food. Let’s get started today.

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