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American Precision Industries

Precision CNC machining and metal fabrication

Bridgeport Machinist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$33/hr
Senior
Hillsboro, OR, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsPrecision Machining & Toolmaking

About the job

Requirements
  • Five years of CNC machining experience.
  • Strong proficiency with Prototrak controls, or willingness to learn quickly.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and work instructions.
  • Experience with precision measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and indicators.
  • Strong understanding of feeds, speeds, tooling selection, and machining best practices.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to work independently, solve problems, and machine parts with minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with others.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening, including THC, in accordance with federal guidelines.
Responsibilities
  • Program, set up, and operate Prototrak DPM Bed Mills to machine parts from start to finish.
  • Plan machining processes for complex or non-standard parts, including sequencing operations and selecting appropriate tooling.
  • Build and modify tooling as needed, including fixtures, soft jaws, custom jaws, and other work holding solutions.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to ensure parts meet dimensional and quality requirements.
  • Collaborate with Quality Control to verify parts and make adjustments to maintain tolerances.
  • Perform rework and repair machining when required, using sound judgment to restore parts to specification.
  • Communicate with Engineering to clarify prints, tolerances, materials, and machining strategies.
  • Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety procedures.
  • Perform other necessary duties and tasks as requested.

About the company

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American Precision Industries

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API provides precision CNC machining and custom metal fabrication, offering turnkey manufacturing from prototyping to finishing. It combines CNC turning and milling (including multi-axis and Swiss-style turning), laser and water jet cutting, sheet metal work, finishing, assembly, and CAD/CAM design to produce tight-tolerance parts from metals and plastics. Being family-owned with extensive facilities and robotic cells, API differentiates itself through a wide, under-one-roof set of capabilities and formal quality systems (AS9100, ISO9001, ITAR) to serve regulated industries. Its goal is to deliver reliable, high-precision manufacturing at scale and expand capacity to support complex programs across multiple industries.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hillsboro, Oregon

Founded

1947

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What believers are saying

  • API updated ITAR marketing on April 7, 2026, signaling active defense demand.
  • AS9100 page updated July 31, 2026, reinforcing aerospace credibility for new bids.
  • LinkedIn refreshed September 1, 2026, showing ongoing hiring and market visibility.

What critics are saying

  • Two Oregon sites create single-region disruption exposure from fires, labor, or permitting.
  • Defense and semiconductor customers demand flawless compliance; one export-control failure ends contracts.
  • Private family ownership limits capital, making automation and capacity upgrades slower than competitors.

What makes American Precision Industries unique

  • 1978 family-owned Hillsboro shop; 90,000 square feet supports turnkey builds.
  • AS9100 since 2021 and ITAR registration open defense and aerospace work.
  • Multi-axis, Swiss turning, laser, waterjet, assembly, and CAD/CAM under one roof.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonus
  • Training Programs
  • Vision Insurance