CNC Machinist, Leo

Job  | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Setup 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centers
• Perform in process part inspection using micrometers, calipers, height gages and on machine probing.
• Provide feedback to programmers and management for process improvements
• Make necessary adjustments to offsets and maintain part quality throughout the run.
• Intermediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.
• Experience with a variety of materials (aluminum, stainless steels, titanium and nickel based alloys)
• Experience proving out first article NC programs

The CNC Machinist will work closely with programmers, engineers and machining shop management to outline, develop and optimize new machining and manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in setting up and machining tight tolerance aerospace components. The desired candidate will have experience in a fast paced machining environment and will have the ability to respond quickly to interruptions and requests to support test teams.

The Amazon Leo machine shop provides development fabrication capabilities as well as future production machining. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities.

We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast paced, start-up like environment. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

• 3+ years of project management, including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing tasks experience
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement principles & techniques
• Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
• Experience with G-code programming and CNC machine setup and operation.
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles.
• Experience with various CNC machining processes (milling, turning, etc.).
• Experience with a range of materials (metals, plastics, composites) used in prototyping.
• Experience with problem-solving skills for optimizing CNC programs and troubleshooting issues.

• Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management System
• Hands‑on machining knowledge and expertise in operating mill‑turn and large format 5‑axis machining
• Okuma and Fanuc controller 5‑axis milling machines.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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USA, WA, Redmond - 34.00 - 56.00 USD hourly