Real information
We share what we know about the employer, role, compensation, location and process instead of overselling the opportunity.
FOR CANDIDATES
Your next job should be a better fit—not just a different paycheck.
Compass works with manufacturing professionals across the United States. We will tell you what we know about the job, the company and the opportunity—and we will tell you when we do not think the move makes sense.
YOU ARE NOT INVENTORY
A recruiter should help you make a career decision, not simply talk you into an interview.
We want to know what you are good at, what you want more of, what you want less of and what would actually justify leaving your current situation. Sometimes the right answer is to pursue the job. Sometimes it is to pass.
Your search is yours
We treat career conversations with discretion and do not want your résumé flying around without a reason.
Long-term matters
We have advised candidates not to take jobs they were willing to accept when we believed another path would be better.
MANUFACTURING CAREERS
We recruit the jobs we understand.
Our focus is manufacturing—technical people, skilled trades, engineering, quality, operations, field service, sales and leadership.
CNC MachiningAutomationMaintenanceEngineeringQualityPlasticsPlant LeadershipField ServiceManufacturing Sales
CURRENT OPENINGS
A few searches we are actively working right now.
These are a few of the manufacturing searches Compass is actively recruiting today. If your background fits one of them—or you want us to keep you in mind for a future role—reach out. Openings change quickly, and many strong candidates begin with a conversation before the right job is publicly posted.
CNC Machinist
A Spokane-area manufacturer is seeking an experienced CNC machinist who can produce quality parts, work from prints and make sound adjustments at the machine.
- Set up and operate CNC machining equipment
- Read blueprints and use standard precision measuring tools
- Make offsets/tool changes and monitor part quality
- Manufacturing or job-shop machining experience preferred
CNC Lathe Machinist
We are recruiting for a CNC lathe machinist in Spokane with a strong understanding of turning operations, setups, tooling and in-process inspection.
- Set up and operate CNC lathes/turning centers
- Work from prints, routings and tolerances
- Adjust offsets, tooling and cutting conditions as needed
- Fanuc or similar CNC-control experience is a plus
Weekend Machinist
A Spokane manufacturer is adding machining talent to its weekend crew. This is a good fit for a machinist who likes focused production time and a compressed workweek-style schedule.
- Operate and monitor CNC equipment on weekend shift
- Perform part checks and basic machine adjustments
- Follow established setup, quality and safety procedures
- Exact schedule and machine mix discussed during screening
Maintenance Technician
We are seeking an industrial maintenance technician for a Spokane manufacturing operation. The role supports production equipment through troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and industrial electrical issues
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance
- Support production uptime and equipment reliability
- PLC, controls, hydraulics or pneumatics exposure is a plus
Compensation, exact schedule, benefits, employer-specific requirements and other position details are confirmed with qualified candidates during the recruiting process.
DREAM JOB PLACEMENT
Do not wait for the perfect posting to appear.
If you are strong in your field but the jobs you want are not publicly posted, tell us what a great next move looks like. We can keep that profile in mind as we talk with manufacturers and search new markets.
Define the move
Role, responsibility, location, compensation, industry, shift and the things you refuse to compromise on.
Understand your value
What you have built, fixed, programmed, improved, led or sold—and why another employer should care.
Watch for fit
We compare your goals with active and developing searches instead of forcing you into the first available opening.
Talk it through
Offers matter, but so do culture, family, location, risk and whether the move actually improves your life.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
A great job in the wrong place is still the wrong job.
When relocation is part of a search, we help candidates think through the practical questions early: geography, commute, housing expectations, family considerations, travel and what relocation support the employer may offer. We cannot make the decision for you, but we can help make sure you are deciding with your eyes open.
Location reality
We would rather discuss the actual community and commute before interviews than discover a deal-breaker at the offer stage.
Employer support
When relocation assistance is available, we help clarify what the employer is offering and how it fits the move.
Family fit
A career move affects more than the person changing jobs. We respect that and encourage candidates to evaluate the whole picture.
Thinking about your next manufacturing move?
Tell us what would make it worth changing jobs.