**Description**
**Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring experienced **Manual & Automated Machinists** for projects located in or around **Tacoma, WA** . This is a first shift opportunity and **the pay range is $25-$40/hour** based on experience and skill level. If you are a Machinist and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!
**Job Scope:**
+ **Manual and Automated Machining** :
+ Operate both manual and automated machines
+ Work from blueprints and schematics to complete tasks
+ **Lathe Operations** :
+ Set up and operate conventional & CNC Lathes
+ Read and work from blueprints/schematics, ensuring tasks are performed within budget hours
+ Utilize Fanuc and/or Okuma controls for task performance
+ Prepare tooling and conduct first article inspections, making required offset changes to complete set-ups
+ Dial in a four-jaw chuck and utilize experience in thread cutting (major, minor, pitch diameters)
+ Perform cutting of various threads (Acme, Square, Stub Acme, LH & RH standard threads, Class 2 & Class 3, etc.)
+ **Milling Operations** :
+ Set up and operate vertical and horizontal mills for both small and large fabricated/cast parts
+ Perform set-ups using knees, angle plates, and parallels
+ Ensure parts are set up in a manner that minimizes warping (Free State setup)
+ Work with 4th Axis (rotary tables) as needed
+ Perform first article inspections and make necessary offset changes
+ Dial in 8" vice & turntable for set-up
**Company Details**
Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
+ Tradesmen+ Rewards Program - earn points for hours worked
+ Vacation Pay
+ Health insurance
+ 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan
Find our app **, TradeGig** , in the App store to see opportunities, set notifications and click to express interest!
Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability
Click here to visit Tradesmen's full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com)
**Location**
US-WA-TACOMA
**Posted Date** _2 weeks ago_ _(3/2/2026 7:16 PM)_
**_Req ID_** _2026-365874_
**_Category_** _Machine - Machinist_
**_Travel_** _No_
**_Location_** _US-WA-TACOMA_T
Tradesmen International, Inc.