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Machine Operator

1/28/2026

The Machine Operator will be responsible for CNC setup and operation, including teaching tools, loading programs, and inspecting parts for conformance. The role requires checking parts using basic measuring tools and ensuring quality standards are met.

Salary

19 - 26 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Ascentec Engineering was founded in 2001 by a team of process and manufacturing engineers all with a solid background in electronics manufacturing processes. All brought with them experience in designing innovative and productivity-enhancing tools/fixtures that held up to the technology changes within the industry. From this experience, Ascentec Engineering was formed with the goal of providing high value, innovative, and expeditious tooling solutions unmatched in the industry. Ascentec Engineering has established itself as an EMS industry leader for tooling solutions and strives each day to continuously improve the products and services offered to all customers. Incorporating the core competencies developed since its inception, in 2007 Ascentec began a Precision Machining division focused on providing quick-turn prototype and short-run production contract machining, along with integrated assembly services. Together, the two divisions of Ascentec Engineering combine to provide a stable, comprehensive, customer focused organization providing the highest quality parts, products, and services to several demanding industries.
About the Role

Description

Ascentec is hiring! We are looking for Machine Operators to join our team in Tualatin, Oregon! This is an excellent "foot in the door" opportunity for someone with strong mechanical aptitude/skills and attention to detail. We like to grow our talent from within -- come get started with us and carve your own career path!


We have three shifts available: 


Swing Shift: Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Weekend Day Shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Weekend Night Shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 5 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.


All shifts are full-time and offer benefits. 


This position is on site (not remote/not hybrid) at our Tualatin, Oregon facility and not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities: Included, but not limited to: 

• CNC setup and operation

• teach tools, load programs and set/adjust work/tool offsets accordingly 

• Read prints and inspect parts for conformance, typically +/- .005 tolerance

• Check parts using basic measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges

• Trade school and/or at least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred


Personal Qualifications:  

• Reliable and Dependable

• Self-Starter/Self-Motivated

• Team Player with professional demeanor and respectful to people in all situations

• Quality Oriented

• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.


Compensation / Benefits:

• $19 to $26 per hour 

• Paid time off / Holiday pay

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) with matching funds

• Profit sharing eligibility

• Educational aid program availability


Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.


ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 


Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Key Skills
CNC SetupOperationMechanical AptitudeAttention To DetailReading PrintsInspecting PartsMeasuring ToolsSelf-StarterTeam PlayerQuality Oriented
Categories
ManufacturingEngineeringTradesTechnology
Benefits
Paid Time OffHoliday PayMedical/Dental/Vision CoverageShort- and Long-term Disability Coverage401(k) With Matching FundsProfit Sharing EligibilityEducational Aid Program Availability
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