Machinist I

Company: RED DOT CORPORATION
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Red Dot Corporation, the leading producer of premium mobile HVAC units and components for heavy-duty commercial and military vehicles, is recruiting for the following position: Summary Description: To repair, rebuild, or overhaul all types of production and service equipment in the facility and repair or manufacture machine parts. Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions): · Machining of various production parts and delivery to the work centers. · Measures, marks and cuts materials to required shapes and sizes with various machines and hand tools. · Reads and interprets blueprints to Select proper tooling, fixtures and cutting parameters for efficient and accurate machining operations · Plans set up and operate typical machine shop machine tools, producing parts to tolerances and company specifications. Use typical machinists hand tools. · Uses full range of precision measuring and gauging tools to perform inspection before start of job. · Performs repair, rebuilding or overhaul work of manufacturing or service equipment from blueprints, company manufacturing manuals, written or verbal instructions. · Starts up and shuts down equipment in line with company safety procedures for equipment under power and OSHA requirements. · Makes repair parts if not commercially available nor available from company central inventory stores. · Preform additional duties as assigned by the Facilities Supervisor Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: · Act as an ambassador and project a “good company image” at all times maintaining a positive, solution-oriented approach. · Is knowledgeable of company policies and quality procedures. · Ensures all areas are maintained in accordance with company policy, state, federal and regulating entities. · Is aware of and actively supports the achievement of departmental goals. Implement new company initiatives as assigned. · Provide internal and on-site customer support and problem solving as a work product/services expert. Make recommendations to management regarding solutions. · Able to work effectively both individually and in a team with minimal supervision; able to make decisions using own initiative based on company policy and regulating entities. Give regular updates to direct supervisor regarding progress and non-routine occurrences that may disrupt work schedule. · Ensure knowledge of the appropriate safety, security and environmental revisions. Handle relevant equipment with care, being concerned with safety and security. Immediately report safety concerns to Supervisor/Lead. · Ensure a professional appearance, use professional verbiage and maintain appropriate body language. · Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume regulated environment applying strong attention to detail. · Ability to analyze issues, troubleshoot, problem-solve and effectively and efficiently make decisions. · Strong communication skills with external and internal personnel to include: o Active listening skills; ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. o Ability to clearly explain technical subjects to internal and external personnel. o Strive for clarity and for alleviation of tension when the need arises. o Able to be effective in a wide range of cultural groups and cross-cultural relationships and have the ability to communicate clearly to non-native speakers. · Able to work in a progressive, fast-paced environment and amongst multiple interruptions and competing demands. · Continue own education by staying informed of industry trends and learning new skills when possible. Requirements: Education: High school graduate, or GED equivalent Experience: · Minimum of 3 years’ experience in hands on manual machining · Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints or part drawings · Good communications skills: ability to foster and work in a “team” oriented environment. · Previous experience operating a surface grinder, milling machine, and metal lathe required. · Must be able to properly use precision measuring instruments. · Must be able to follow safety rules. · Good attendance record · Ability to interact and communicate effectively with peers, and supervisors. · Knowledge of working properties of commons metals and alloys. · Adequate foundation in shop mathematics includes geometry and trigonometry Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must have the ability to sit or stand at computer for extended periods of time · The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. · Sufficient manual dexterity and motor control to use common drafting implements and calculators. Red Dot Corporation offers the following total compensation package for this role: Paid Sick Time/Paid Sick and Safe Time. Personal Time Off (PTO) Average of 14 paid holidays per year. Employer sponsored PPO Medical Plans, with employer subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users. Employer sponsored PPO Dental Plans dental, with employer subsidized premiums of at least 70% for non-tobacco users. Employer sponsored Vision Plans. Free Employee Assistance Program to all employees. Free Benefit Advocate access for insurance benefit inquiries. 401(k) employer contribution of 3% of annual salary*, regardless of participation. 100% ESOP Company, with vesting beginning after 1,000 hours. Employer Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) premiums. Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance premiums. Employer Paid Washington State FML payroll taxes. Voluntary Benefits such as: Flexible Spending Accounts, Daycare Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, etc. Salary Grade for this role is as follows: Min: $23.00/hour Mid: $24.00/hour Max: $25.00/hour *Subject to all local, state and federal regulatory limits Salary grade levels and placement are all based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: applicable experience, education, skill set, market. Red Dot is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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