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CNC Machine Operator

Dogwood Industries -- Who We Are

Dogwood Industries is a steel fabrication company, manufacturing a proprietary line of relocatable structures for industrial and DoD customers. Our mission is to provide leadership and innovation in the design, manufacturing and delivery of prefabricated products that change the way our clients work. The Dogwood team is dedicated to finding creative design solutions to meet our customer's needs.

General Job Description

Dogwood Industries is seeking an experienced CNC Machine Operator at our Factory in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Dogwood Industries manufactures innovative prefabricated steel structures for industrial use. The core mission of the CNC Machine Operator is to operate a CNC robotic plasma cutting structural fabrication system. The CNC Machine (PythonX) processes steel beams, channel, and square/rectangular tubes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reads shop drawings to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.
• Safely uses material handle equipment to move steel to and from the processing area.
• Possesses knowledge of PythonX including power button and all switches.
• Secures work pieces and operates stops and guides for proper alignment.
• Depresses buttons, toggles, and starts machining operation.
• Observes numerical displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts.
• Turns dials and switches to correct machine performance.
• Inspects first-run piece and spot-checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications and follows QC procedures.
• Studies job packet and organizes materials for next run to shorten changeover time.

• Additional duties as assigned

   

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience as a CNC Machine Operator.
• High school diploma, general education degree or vocational degree
• Experience in an industrial setting.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be dependable, trustworthy, possess a positive attitude, and be willing to work independently or in a team environment.
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule that may include extended work hours and occasional weekends.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat

   

Compensation

$22.00 - $34.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. 

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Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Accident and hospital insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays 
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Applicant Notes

• Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three employers to five years

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Physical Requirements/Work Environment

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