CNC Machinist Needed!

Do you bring solid mechanical aptitude, hands-on experience running CNC mills or lathes, and the drive to expand your skills with G-code programming and precision setups? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier, long-established machine and specialty fabrication company in Longview, WA to hire a dependable, full-time CNC Machinist.

PREDICTABLE DAY SHIFT (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM), WEEKENDS OFF & TRAINING-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT! In this active production and custom job-shop machining role, you will machine precision metal parts and assemblies for heavy industry across the Pacific Northwest. You will set up tooling, clamp workpieces with specialized fixtures, interpret blueprints, recognize and edit G-code programs, and monitor machine performance to hold tight tolerances. If you have baseline CNC experience—even if you're early in your trade career—our client is eager to mentor and train machinists who possess foundational knowledge and a strong eagerness to learn. Starting at $20.00+ / hour DOE with a steady Monday through Friday day schedule, this position offers a clear pathway to permanent rollover and long-term trade advancement. If you take pride in making chips fly and crafting high-precision metal components, let's get you on the team!

• Safely set up, operate, and monitor CNC mills and lathes to produce precision parts in accordance with customer specifications.
• Read and interpret detailed engineering blueprints, shop drawings, geometric dimensioning, and tight tolerances (GD&T).
• Review, recognize, and edit machine G-code and M-code programs at the machine control panel to optimize speeds, feeds, and cycle times.
• Utilize dedicated fixtures, vises, chucks, and clamping systems to execute independent part setups and alignments.
• Select, inspect, install, and preset cutting tools, toolholders, inserts, and drill bits; touch off tools and set coordinate work offsets (G54-G59).
• Perform precision quality inspections on first-piece and run parts using micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, bore gauges, and dial indicators.
• Deburr finished components, clean machine chips, check coolant concentrations, and perform daily machine lubrication rounds.
• Maintain a safe, organized workspace in an active, open industrial machine shop; dress appropriately for seasonal weather conditions.
• Collaborate closely with shop leads, inspection staff, and welders/fabricators to ensure smooth production flow and on-time delivery.

• Pay Rate: $20.00+ / hour DOE (Starting at $20.00/hr; scaling higher based on verifiable setup depth, G-code editing, and machining background).
• Schedule: Full-Time Monday – Friday (Guaranteed weekday routine with weekends completely OFF!).
• Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Consistent Day Shift).
• Overtime: Willing and able to work overtime on short notice to support critical turnaround projects.
• Location: Longview, WA (Cowlitz County).
• Work Environment: Active, open industrial machine and fabrication shop (casual dress: jeans/Carhartts; dress for the weather).
• Position Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire career pathway.

• CNC Experience: Verifiable hands-on experience running CNC mills or lathes (prior trade school training, apprenticeship, or machine shop background). Note: Candidates with foundational CNC knowledge and high teachability are encouraged to apply—willing to train!
• Blueprint & G-Code Literacy: Ability to read mechanical blueprints and understand basic G-code programming structures.
• Measurement Skills: High mechanical inclination and ability to measure parts accurately with precision shop instruments (calipers, micrometers, dial test indicators).
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: High-stamina role requiring the ability to stand, reach, and maneuver around machine enclosures for an 8-hour shift, and repeatedly lift parts up to 50 lbs.
• Footwear: Employee must provide their own leather steel-toed work boots.
• Screening: Must pass a standard pre-employment background check (No drug screen / UA required; no vaccination requirement).
• Exceptional history of morning punctuality, dependable daily attendance, and a collaborative team attitude.

• Competitive hourly compensation starting at $20.00+/hour DOE.
• Predictable Monday–Friday daytime routine (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) with weekends OFF.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Washington State Paid Sick Leave tracking.
• Hands-on mentorship and advanced training on CNC setups, G-code programming, and multi-axis machines.
• AWG SERVICES ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!

To apply:

Email your machining resume directly for review: cowlitzjobs@americanworkforcegroup.com

Call our Cowlitz County recruiting team today: (360) 200-4900

Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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