Machinist

Position Title: Machinist

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire Machinist opportunity located in White Salmon, WA.

Job Responsibilities:

Programs CNC milling machines.

Performs tooling machining.

Provides manufacturing support and machines production parts.

Coordinates workload to meet production requirements.

Provides machine/process design and improvements to increase productivity and decrease scrap/re-work.

Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

Visualizes parts/equipment from sketches or oral direction.

Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities of new equipment.

Operates manual machines, lathes, mill, etc.

Maintains machine tools and capital equipment.

Assists with repair of capital equipment.

Manages job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge of quality systems and QC methods; LEAN Manufacturing preferred.

Knowledge of safety hazards and precautions of the machinist trade.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to follow established policies and procedures, work independently & in team environment.

Ability to maintain a professional working relationship.

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English language.

Ability to read and understand technical data, blueprints, engineering sketches, etc.

Ability to perform gas and electric welding.

Preferred Education/Experience.

High School Diploma or General Education Degree.

Vocational or on-the-job training in machine operations & CNC programming.

Any combination of the experience, education, training, and requirements listed herein which provide an equivalent background to perform the work of this position may be considered by management.

Job Details:

Job Type: Direct Hire

Location: White Salmon, WA.

Salary Pay Rate Range: $30-40/hr.

ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.