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Manual & Automated Machinist

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Mar 2026

💰 $80,000/yr($50,000/yr – $80,000/yr)

About the role

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Manual & Automated Machinists for projects located in or around Tacoma, WA. This is a first shift opportunity and the pay range is $25-$40/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Machinist and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

Manual and Automated Machining:
- Operate both manual and automated machines
- Work from blueprints and schematics to complete tasks
Lathe Operations:
- Set up and operate conventional & CNC Lathes
- Read and work from blueprints/schematics, ensuring tasks are performed within budget hours
- Utilize Fanuc and/or Okuma controls for task performance
- Prepare tooling and conduct first article inspections, making required offset changes to complete set-ups
- Dial in a four-jaw chuck and utilize experience in thread cutting (major, minor, pitch diameters)
- Perform cutting of various threads (Acme, Square, Stub Acme, LH & RH standard threads, Class 2 & Class 3, etc.)
Milling Operations:
- Set up and operate vertical and horizontal mills for both small and large fabricated/cast parts
- Perform set-ups using knees, angle plates, and parallels
- Ensure parts are set up in a manner that minimizes warping (Free State setup)
- Work with 4th Axis (rotary tables) as needed
- Perform first article inspections and make necessary offset changes
- Dial in 8" vice & turntable for set-up

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include: