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Manual Job Shop Machinist – Day or Swing Shift

Western Machine Works is a Portland based company specializing in the repair and manufacture of equipment for the Pulp & Paper, Wind Power, Hydro-electric, Shipyard and other heavy industries. WMW has been in business for over 30 years and maintains a strong and stable customer base. We have experienced no personnel layoffs in over 20 years.

Benefits Include:

• Journeyman Wage up to $33.25/hour. Actual pay depending on experience.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Life, Long Term, and Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Education Reimbursement.
• 401K Retirement Plan.
• Yearly Bonus Plan.
• Paid Holidays and Vacation.

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience running manual machine tools.
• Ability to independently operate lathes, mills, drill presses and other manual shop equipment.
• Large swing (36” dia.+) lathe experience a benefit.
• Knowledge of machining procedures for mild steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, cast iron and bronze.
• Knowledge of precision machining procedures and ability to hold .001” tolerances or less.
• Tools appropriate for metal working trade required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work off of prints and/or written / verbal instructions.
• Desire to work with one company for a long period of time.       We have very low employee turnover and are looking for candidates ready for their last job.