Machinists Inc.
CNC Gear Cutter Machinist
Seattle, Washington, US
Role snapshot
Machinists Inc. is hiring a CNC Gear Cutter Machinist on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Seattle, Washington, US.
- Company
- Machinists Inc.
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what Machinists Inc. publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking skilled Gear Machinists to join our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Seattle, Washington. Due to continued growth, we are expanding our team of Gear Cutters and Gear Grinders who manufacture custom and prototype gears, splines, shafts, housings, and geared assemblies for customers in the aerospace, defense, energy, mining, marine, and heavy industrial sectors.
Our customers depend on us for exceptional quality, precision, and rapid turnaround. We are looking for motivated professionals who take pride in producing highly accurate components and enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate gear manufacturing equipment, including:
- CNC Hofler 2600 Gear Grinders
- Hofler 700 Gear Grinders
- Pfauter 1600 Gear Grinders
- Manual Gear Shapers
- Gear Hobbers
- Read and interpret complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and setup documentation.
- Manufacture precision gears, shafts, splines, and related components to exact customer specifications.
- Perform in-process and final inspections to ensure compliance with tight tolerances and quality standards.
- Work with a wide range of materials including aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, tool steel, titanium, plastics, and other specialty materials.
- Support production requirements by operating additional CNC and manual machining equipment, including mills and lathes, as needed.
- Identify process improvements and contribute ideas to increase efficiency and product quality.
Qualifications
- 5–10 years of experience setting up and operating gear manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with gear grinding, gear cutting, OD grinding, or ID grinding.
- Strong understanding of gear manufacturing processes, gear geometry, and gear terminology.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
- Experience performing precision inspections and quality assurance checks.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
Why Join Us?
This position is critical to our continued success and offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled and accomplished gear manufacturing team. We value craftsmanship, technical expertise, and a willingness to learn.
Whether you are an experienced Gear Machinist looking for your next challenge or someone with a solid foundation in gear manufacturing seeking to advance your skills, we offer an environment where you can grow, contribute, and be recognized for your impact.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.
This position is subject to U.S. export control regulations as defined in 22 CFR 120.62. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information and technology.