Proto-Trak Machinist

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The Proto‑Trak Machinist will produce machined parts by setting up and operating various pieces of CNC machinery including lathes and milling centers; maintaining quality and safety standards; keeping records; maintaining equipment and supplies.

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Set‑up and operate Proto‑Trak, CNC vertical and horizontal machining centers, mills by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets and compensation; including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Sets up Proto‑Trak’s, CNC lathes by installing and adjusting three‑ and four‑jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets; indicating vices; tramming heads.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first‑run part, and sample work pieces, adhering to international standards.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; adjusting controls; replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality work orders and logs.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Ability to work utilizing a partial face respirator.
• Ability to perform CNC Machinist Job Duties listed.
• CNC setup and operation.
• Ability to lift 70 pounds.
• This position requires an individual to be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain security clearance.

Experience levels will be determined by the hiring team. We are looking for candidates with a High School Diploma, GED or vocational training for this role, with experience recommendations below. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is:

• Level I Machinist: typically 0‑1 year of experience – $50,900‑$74,900
• Level 2 Machinist: typically 2+ years of experience – $56,100‑$82,900
• Level 3 Machinist: typically 5+ years of experience – $67,900‑$101,300
• Level 4 Machinist: typically 7+ years of experience – $83,300‑$125,100

• Experience with MAZATROL controller programming (5…