Collaborate with teammates and shift leadership to meet daily production priorities
Required knowledge, skills, education and experience
2+ years of hands‑on experience setting up and operating manual and CNC machines in a manufacturing environment
High School Diploma or GED
Strong working knowledge of shop math, including basic arithmetic, geometry, and Cartesian coordinate systems
Proven ability to use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, comparators, and dial indicators
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work orders, and written instructions
Basic computer skills, including familiarity with MS Office
Clear communication skills and the ability to work reliably on a fixed 2nd‑shift schedule
Preferred experience that differentiates you
5+ years of hands-on experience with CNC machines
Experience working in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments
Intermediate machine and process troubleshooting experience
Comfort using process documentation and setup instructions
Location: Kent, WA
Base pay: $25-$30/hour based on experience
Additional benefits in joining Hypertherm Associates
Collaborative, 100% employee-owned culture
Profit-Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
Five days/year paid Community Service Time
Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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