Machinist - 3rd Shift

Based in Yakima, WA, Triumph Actuation Products and Services designs, manufactures, assembles, tests, and provides MRO services for aerospace products and systems that include hydraulic actuators, hydraulic valves and manifolds, hydraulic fuses, and repeatable release holdback bars and employs more than 240 employees. Triumph Actuation Products and Services - Yakima is an industry leader in landing gear actuation, providing actuation components to every major aircraft manufacturer.  Triumph Actuation Products and Services - Yakima is also the sole supplier of the critical repeatable release holdback bars used for launching US Navy fighter jets from aircraft carriers. TRIUMPH has provided every holdback bar since the F-14.

​Yakima, Washington, is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the state. Known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning natural landscapes, and thriving agricultural industry, Yakima offers a unique blend of urban amenities and outdoor adventures.  With its thriving wine industry, stunning scenic drives, and rich Native American heritage, Yakima invites visitors to immerse themselves in its diverse offerings and welcoming community, blending tradition with modern innovation. 

Responsibilities

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MULTIPLE OPENINGS

 

Position: 3rd Shift Sunday - Thursday/10:00PM - 6:30AM
Shift Premium: 15% Added to Base Hourly Rate

 

Summary

Independently performs a variety of complex precision machining operations utilizing CNC or manual controlled machine tools to produce components to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•    Setting up and operating a CNC and manually controlled machines such as lathes, milling machines, precision grinders, gun drills, etc to make aerospace parts to sketch.
•    Using a variety of machinist’s hand tools and precision measuring instruments that monitor and verify drawing/work order requirements are being met.
•    Making standard shop computations relating to dimensions of work, tooling. 
•    Monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with manufacturing planning, quality plans, and engineering drawings  
•    Ensuring part quality by adjusting machine controls as necessary
•    Meeting production deadlines by following manufacturing schedule and procedures
•    Working with support resources and cell leaders to resolve production problems when they arise.
•    Maintaining a safe working environment by adhering to safety policies, contributing to risk mitigation management teams, and keeping all work areas clean.
•    Contributing to team effort by maintaining a positive attitude.
•    Continuously striving to find ways to make manufacturing process more efficient and effective
•    Observing and listening to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged cutting tools, following best machining practices.
•    Cleaning machine, tooling, parts and performing machine TPM requirements.
•    Contributing to the overall effectiveness of the machine shop through participation in FOD, 5S, TPM, PM, and Process Improvement programs.
•    May train others on job tasks they are proficient in.
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk up to 8 hours/day
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and depth perception.
•    Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
•    Other duties may be assigned. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent required.
• CNC Lathe/Mill-turn/Mill operators with inspection tool usage experience required.
• Two-year technical degree in a related field preferred.
• Tuition Reimbursement of $5,250.00 per academic year.

 

Machine Operator 1

• One (1) year of experience running and setting up manually controlled machine tool.

 

Machine Operator 2

• Three (3) years of experience running and setting up manually controlled machine tools; One (1) year of experience with multi-axis CNC machine tools.

 

Machine Operator 3

• Seven (7) years of experience running and setting up manually controlled machine tools OR Five (5) years of experience with multi-axis CNC machine tools required.

 

Demonstrated Experience

• Precision measuring tools, gauges, and o