CNC Lathe Machinist
Company: Altek Inc
Location: Liberty Lake
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Why Altek is a great place to
work: Our team creates products that span the globe, from aerospace
to medical equipment. Our products enhance the lives of others and
as a member of our organization, you can do the same! We are a
people-first organization, offering employees stable employment, an
inclusive work environment and great quality of life through
work/life balance. We provide full benefits coverage beginning the
first of the month following hire. Medical & Dental insurance
(employer shares premium on all tiers, including family coverage)
Vision insurance FSA option Employer Paid LTD Employer Paid $30,000
life insurance 401k with company match Companywide bonus potential
PTO & Holiday Pay Carpool Incentives, subsidized bus passes, bike
commuting rewards SUMMARY: The CNC Lathe Machinist is responsible
for following prescribed standards of CNC operations, meeting cycle
times, promoting on-time delivery through their performance
efforts, demonstrating knowledge and application of lean
manufacturing, promoting teamwork through their behavior, acting in
accordance with Altek's Policies and adhering to the goals and
expectations as defined by management. RESPONSIBILITIES: Follows
the procedures established in the work instructions or by the
Supervisor(s) and/or Lead(s) Follows prescribed standards of CNC
Lathe operations and set-ups of established processes Pays strong
attention to detail, exhibits critical thinking skills and meets
the cycle times set forth Takes an active role in organizing and
improving current processes through SWI change suggestions Is
proactive in maintaining established company policies and
manufacturing strategies Sets up equipment to run production and/or
prototype parts according to blueprints Develops new work
instructions for prototype parts Troubleshoots processes, programs,
equipment and tooling Performs shop floor programming and editing
of CNC programs to maintain product quality Inspects product
according to Altek’s Quality Policies and Procedures Builds and
maintains positive rapport, communication and behavior with other
Altek employees, customers and/or suppliers Adapts and modifies as
circumstances warrant Demonstrates safe work habits Embraces
Altek's Quality Policy to ensure quality to internal and external
customers Embraces Altek's vision, core values, and expected
behaviors FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILTIES: Completes end-of-shift tie-in
log and accurately enters part and scrap counts into Paperless
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED CNC Machining
Certificate preferred Minimum of 7 years in CNC Lathe setup and
machining Experience with various machine tool controls (G-M Codes
& Mazatrol a plus) Quality-conscious attitude and pride of
ownership in designated responsibilities Effective verbal and
written communication skills Ability to accurately read blueprints
Skilled with portable measuring devices used in the production
processes at Altek Must be able to read and comply with work
instructions, quality documents, and other pertinent written
materials Working knowledge of GD&T and calculating Working
knowledge of mathematical formulas needed to calculate product
dimensioning Knowledge and skills to pre-stage raw material,
perform setups, conduct tool changes, run product and make tool
off-sets for proven processes Must have a reasonably complete set
of personal tools to perform set-ups
Keywords: Altek Inc, Spokane Valley , CNC Lathe Machinist, Engineering , Liberty Lake, Washington
