Machinist III- 1st Shift

Machinist III – 1st Shift

Location:

Milwaukie, OR, US

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Warn Automotive, part of Vehicle Service Group, is a world leader in driveline disconnect technology. Our heritage comes from making WWII surplus Jeeps easier to drive on the road with the first unlocking hubs. Today we manufacture disconnects for cars, trucks, and SUVs around the world, driving innovation and listening to our customers’ needs. Join our growing team and help shape a bright future at Warn Automotive.

Warn Automotive can trace its beginnings back to 1948, when Arthur Warn invented the first disconnecting four‑wheel‑drive hub for surplus World War II vehicles. Since that time our products have continued to lead the industry with a history of innovation in powertrain disconnect technology. Nearly 75 years later, our products are sold to OEMs worldwide, enhancing performance, traction, and capability while reducing fuel consumption and emissions for a more mobile and efficient future.

Operating from our headquarters and manufacturing facility in Milwaukie, Oregon, and our customer support center in Livonia, Michigan, we are proud to be part of Vehicle Service Group (VSG), a Dover Company.

Working independently and collaboratively with others, this role plays an integral part in executing our mission, philosophy, and commitment to high‑quality products and exceptional customer service. Employees are expected to uphold safety, integrity, and ethical standards, minimizing risk to property and personnel.

Under general supervision, the machinist operates and sets up a variety of machine tools—mills, lathes, CNC machines, and similar equipment—to achieve extremely close and complex tolerances. Fabrication of component parts involves non‑routine set‑ups and challenging tolerance requirements.

• Perform machinist duties using standard procedures, tools, materials, machines and equipment in a fast‑paced environment while meeting all established production expectations and deadlines.
• Follow well‑established guidance from process instructions, blueprints and communications from other team members, performing complex measurements and advanced shop‑math calculations.
• Apply the Quality Policy and Procedures in all duties, evaluating unusual vs. ideal quality through finished product sound, vibration, temperature, operation and appearance. Inspect parts while using portable and calibrated measurement devices.
• Operate machines, load and tend runs of parts, perform set‑ups to very close tolerances, and run one or more machines as directed.
• Collaborate with leadership and team members during meetings, system reviews, and safety discussions to improve department strategies and exceed quality objectives.
• Mentor less experienced or new machinists on machining processes, time management, quality expectations, and safe work habits. Provide training and guidance as directed.
• Complete special and “first‑time” projects such as rotating through stations, writing or updating training manuals, assisting with CNC programming, and performing first‑article checks on difficult production runs.
• Operate and set up multiple machines and cells proficiently, assisting engineers with troubleshooting and testing parts as needed.
• Communicate professionally and courteously with all employees, customers, vendors, and visitors, contributing to a positive work group through active listening and constructive collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Four years’ machining experience required.
• Classes in blueprint reading, gauge reading, and shop math preferred.

• Strong oral and written communication skills sufficient to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to review, interpret, and execute written work instructions, specifications, diagrams, and tool gauges.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills; works efficiently under pressure while remaining calm, rational, and respectful.
• Enthusiastic about adopting Warn Automotive’s Core Values:
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