Senior Technologist - Research & Development

Qualifications

• Prior experience and sound working knowledge of modern machining processes as well as conventional machining tools.
• Experience programming CNC machines, inputting the design specifications and ensuring the machine performs as required.
• Experience planning and creating holding fixtures, selecting cutting tools and securing materials onto shop machines.
• Experience adjusting machine settings to optimize part quality.
• Working knowledge of current CAD/CAM software packages and file types.
• Ability to interpret and understand drawings specifications, dimension nomenclature, tolerances including geometric tolerancing.
• Ability to inspect and measure finished parts to ensure conformance to design specifications.
• Must adhere to safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and integrity of machines.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers and designers for clarity on custom jobs and to refine manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lift objects up to 25lbs occasionally and up to 50lbs infrequently.

Position:
Machinist (contract position), primary role: program and operate 3 and 5‑axis vertical machining centers, lathes, non‑CNC conventional machines producing prototype and small quantity parts.

This position will provide manufacturing support and advice to multiple customers with a focus on meeting commitments and producing quality machine parts.

• Provide parts manufacturing leadership, experience and knowledge required to fabricate specified prototype machine parts.
• Emphasis of this position is the ability to leverage knowledge and experience to setup machine operations, program tool paths, interpret models and understand specified design intent.
• Working as part of a team with a focus on customer satisfaction is an important expectation of this role.