Job Title: Senior CNC Machinist / Programmer
Location: Everett, WA
Company: Island Machine, Inc.
Company Overview
Island Machine is an AS9100-certified precision CNC machine shop located in Everett, Washington, founded in 2005. The company specializes in complex prototype and high-mix, low-volume production machining for aerospace, tooling, and commercial customers. Capabilities include CNC milling, turning, Swiss machining, fixturing, and process development. The work involves challenging, tight-tolerance components that require creative problem-solving, process development, and close collaboration between programming, setup, and machining.
Position Summary
Island Machine is seeking a highly skilled Senior CNC Machinist / Programmer. This is a hands-on role for an experienced machinist who can take a job from print or model to finished part with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will be a technical resource for the shop, mentor junior machinists, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and identify and implement process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive CNC machining experience in a precision manufacturing environment
- Aerospace machining experience
- Expert setup and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to machine complex parts from print or model to completion
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills
- Experience holding tight aerospace tolerances
- Strong fixturing experience, including custom fixtures and setup development
- Experience developing machining processes for prototype and production parts
- Proficiency with at least one professional CAM system and the ability to create and modify CNC programs independently
- Leadership, mentoring, or lead machinist experience
- Strong inspection and quality background
- Ability to work independently and make sound machining decisions
Preferred Qualifications
- 15+ years of CNC machining experience
- Siemens NX CAM experience
- Prototype machining experience
- High-mix, low-volume job shop experience
- Process improvement experience
- Experience working in an AS9100 manufacturing environment
Equipment & Technologies
Mills
- Hyundai WIA F650
- Brother Speedio S1000X1
- Okuma 3016
Okuma 4020
Lathes
- Mori Seiki NL2000
- Citizen Swiss L32
- Nakamura Tome
Advanced Equipment
- Deckel Maho DMC 80 FD Duo (5-Axis Mill-Turn)
Responsibilities
- Program, setup, and prove out complex machining jobs
- Machine complex aerospace components to tight tolerances
- Interpret blueprints, CAD models, and manufacturing documentation
- Develop machining processes for prototype and production parts
- Design, build, and improve fixturing solutions
- Optimize machining processes for quality and efficiency
- Troubleshoot programming, setup, and machining issues
- Mentor and train junior machinists
- Support daily workflow and production priorities
- Maintain AS9100 quality standards
- Perform in-process inspections and first-piece approvals
- Collaborate with programmers, machinists, quality personnel, and management to solve manufacturing challenges
- Identify and implement process improvements throughout the shop
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate comes from a precision aerospace machining, prototype machining, or high-mix, low-volume job shop environment. They are a seasoned machinist and programmer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, mentoring others, developing machining processes, and taking ownership of jobs from start to finish.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid employee medical insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Considerable bonus opportunity tied to company revenue
- Training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to directly influence shop operations and company growth
Pay: $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- CNC: 10 years (Required)
- Aerospace: 10 years (Required)
- NX, Mastercam, GibbsCAM, hyperMILL, Esprit, or CAM systems: 10 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
