Job Title: CNC Machinist – Contract to Hire
Location: Richland, Washington
Company: System One
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Compensation: $28.00 – $34.00 per hour
Additional Benefits: Holiday pay and 6-month bonus
Position Type: Contract to Hire

Position Overview
System One is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to support precision manufacturing operations in Richland, Washington. This role involves working with high-precision components in a regulated environment, supporting production machining for fuel assembly fabrication. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret design drawings, solid models, and specifications to fabricate high-precision components

• Support production machining for both large and small components

• Set up and operate CNC and conventional lathes, milling machines, grinders, heat treat furnaces, and saw equipment

• Perform troubleshooting and maintain a high level of attention to detail

• Maintain required records, logs, and documentation

• Follow all plant work rules, regulations, and safety procedures

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

• Suggest improvements to work methods and procedures

• Properly handle hazardous materials

• Support other production areas as needed during downtime

• Travel to nuclear sites as required

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 2+ years of machining or related experience

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and instructions

• Ability to use inspection tools and record data accurately

• Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of machining processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year Machine Technology certificate

• Knowledge of metalworking and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

• Understanding of component inspection requirements

• Experience designing or working with jigs, fixtures, and templates

• Knowledge of cutting tool geometry and applications

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail

• Dependability and initiative

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and crouch for extended periods

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds occasionally

• Ability to use a computer and communicate across teams

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required

Application Instructions
Please submit your resume to:
tricia.colvin-chavous@systemone.com