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McKinstry Senior Automated Equipment Operator (Contract) in Spokane, Washington
Senior Automated Equipment Operator (Contract)
Location WA - Spokane
Job Family Overcast
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At Overcast, we’re proud to be a collective group of innovators and problem-solvers, builders and engineers, mentors and students. We strive to create a safe and engaging work environment that empowers you to do the work you are passionate about. Overcast Innovations LLC, standardizes tenant improvement design and construction with patent-pending, control-agnostic, ceiling appliances that integrate mechanical, electrical, wireless, AV, and more.
Overcast Innovations, a safe harbor startup within McKinstry, was founded on the idea that applying a manufacturing mindset to the built environment can increase collaboration among different disciplines and trades to create the best user experience. Overcast seeds innovation through the design, manufacture, and application of smart ceiling products that integrate mechanical, electrical, fire protection, audio/visual, wireless, and a host of other low voltage building technologies. Cloud integrated ceiling appliances are designed to deliver flexibility and plug & play connectivity to streamline the design, procurement, installation, and service. We work together to generate the greatest opportunities for exceptional design and functionality while minimizing cost and waste.
The Opportunity with Overcast
We’re hiring a Senior Automated Equipment Operator to lead technical operations at Overcast's Spokane facility. This role will be hired via our growing Overcast division. Beyond day-to-day machine operation, you’ll own equipment programming, advanced troubleshooting, process improvement, and QA/QC — and help develop the operators around you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Prep, set up, and operate equipment (T-Drill, CNC, Tiger Stop, pan washer) to produce parts per engineering specs
Own CNC programming — teaming with engineering to write, edit, and optimize equipment capabilities and validate NPD; maintain a library of standardized programs and setup sheets for repeatable production
Perform in-depth troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and software issues; identify root causes and implement lasting fixes
Lead preventive maintenance and maintain detailed equipment logs to minimize unplanned downtime
Drive continuous improvement — analyze OEE, cycle times, and scrap rates; implement changes that push equipment to peak performance
Conduct in-process and final QA/QC inspections; enforce dimensional tolerances and ASME/ASTM standards; manage non-conformances through root cause and corrective action
Mentor and train junior operators; develop onboarding materials, SOPs, and reference documentation
Read and interpret P&IDs, and GD&T drawings; uphold all safety, PPE, and lockout/tagout requirements
What You Bring
5+ years in CNC machine operation, with hands-on programming experience (G-code and/or conversational)
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and lead root cause analysis
Experience with QA/QC inspections, metrology tools, and quality documentation
Background in continuous improvement (lean, kaizen, 5S, or similar)
Comfortable training and mentoring others in a production environment
Able to read blueprints, P&IDs, and technical drawings; strong attention to detail
Nice to Have
T-Drill equipment experience (highly preferred)
CNC certification or formal machining/programming training
OSHA 10/30 or familiarity with ASME/ASTM standards
What to Expect
Fully onsite in Spokane — hands-on, equipment-focused role with high autonomy
Team-oriented environment with a strong focus on quality, safety, and operational excellence
Long-term contract with potential for extension based on performance
This is an hourly contract role, with a pay range of $30.00- $35.00 per hour depending on experience.
The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.
McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is _ _ contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.
Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.
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