Prototype Machinist

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Full Time Technical Troy, AL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Kimber Mfg., Inc.

Job Description

Job Title:
Prototype Machinist (All Levels)

Location: Troy, AL

Classification: Non-Exempt

Grade: Hourly

Reports To: Lead Prototype Machinist

Date: September 25, 2026

The Prototype Machinist position requires a highly motivated individual with experience working in a CNC machining or prototype/job shop machining environment. Candidate must have basic understanding of milling, turning, and grinding, with the ability to understand blueprints and GD&T. Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in general machining with Haas and Makino Controls. Mastercam experience is preferred. In lieu of 3 years of experience, candidates with a technical degree in machining will also be considered.

• Under limited supervision, fabricates and modifies novel firearm parts, fixtures, and jigs to drawing specifications.
• Must be able to work from CAD models, engineering drawings, sketches, or other written or oral instructions as well as tool design drawings.
• Create 3,4, and 5 axis CNC programs using Mastercam.
• Maintain Tooling, Fixturing, Materials, CNC programs in a systematic way to ensure proper execution of processes.
• Fabricate (and potentially develop) tooling, fixtures to support machining and development of prototype parts and reworking parts.
• Develop and fabricate prototype tooling for Engineering lab assembly process for low volume builds.
• Make program changes without supervision.
• Assures work areas are organized, clean and hazard free; implements 5S practices.
• Make accurate, independent decisions regarding equipment condition and product quality.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and functional working environment.
• Effectively communicate and notify manager when there are discrepancies.
• Complete all other duties as assigned by manager.

• Interpret technical prints (GD&T).
• Must have knowledge of CNC machine “G-Code” and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining and changing tools.
• Experience determining offsets and adjusting accordingly.
• Working knowledge of measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, height stand).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Understanding of safety and compliance standards.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and record-keeping skills.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of CNC experience required

Preferred:

• 6+ years of CNC experience
• 2+ years of Mastercam experience
• Manual machining experience
• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Mastercam 3D and multi-axis programming experience
• Experience with advanced GD&T

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Travel will normally be less than 5% (training, equipment development, satellite facility support) to 0%.

Must have excellent communication skills; reading, writing and listening. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints. Ability write and read spreadsheets.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word using MS Windows platform. MS PowerPoint and MS…