Manual Machinist

Job Summary

The Bike Shop in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Fabrication Lead Tech who will work in the mechanical fabrication shop, executing a variety of mechanical fabrication efforts at an exceptional quality level while collaborating in a dynamic, fast‑paced, integrated team environment. The position interacts daily with fellow support technicians and engineers to meet prototype and test manufacturing needs of our internal and external engineering customers.

• Quick‑turn machining of critical prototype, aerospace parts and test assemblies from metal and non‑metal materials using precision manual mills and lathes.
• Use of general machine shop tools and support equipment, including dimensional measuring tools.
• Work with basic sketches and underdeveloped drawing packages as well as model renderings.
• Responsible for all aspects of fabrication: part/machine setup, safe equipment operation, part inspection, workload management, supporting customers’ schedules, delegating and coordinating work when required.
• Work in a multi‑program‑controlled area.
• Report to the Mechanical Prototyping and Fabrication Section Lead within the Engineering Prototyping and Fabrication department (the Bike Shop).
• Obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience independently operating manual mills and lathes.
• Eight (8) or more years interpreting mechanical blueprints/technical drawings to machine one‑of‑a‑kind quality, in‑tolerance parts per drawing specifications.
• Ability to inspect machined parts using standard precision measuring instruments to ensure tolerances are met.
• Strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree (or other 2‑year post‑high‑school training such as machining/fabrication technical education or apprenticeship).
• Basic experience in the development and manipulation of computer‑generated 3D models in Creo or similar CAD system.
• Knowledgeable in the setup/operation of manual CMMs.
• Competent computer skills – Windows, MS Office products.
• Previous working experience with CNC and/or conversational programming, setup and operation.
• CAM Software:
  Mastercam or similar is a plus.

Competitive salary range: $60,000 – $114,000 USD. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, employee scholarship program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays. Additional incentive compensation may be available based on performance.

Tucson, AZ.