Lead Technician - Engineering

Machinist Position

Machinist (contract position), primary role: program and operate a CNC Haas 5-axis vertical machining center and non-CNC conventional machines producing prototype and small quantity parts. This position will provide manufacturing support and advise 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.

• 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 software packages and file types.
• Experience machining precision plastic parts and polyimide resin materials.
• Ability to interpret and understand drawings specifications, dimension nomenclature, tolerances including geometric tolerancing.
• Ability to inspect and measure finished parts to insure conformance to design specifications.
• Must adhered to safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment and integrity of machines.
• Ability to collaborated with engineers and designers for clarity on custom jobs and to refine manufacturing processes.