Senior Machinist / R&D Specialist

Oversees and coordinates all day-to-day operational and support activities of the shop, ensures that work production meets the objectives, specifications, and standards, and that all applicable operating policies and procedures are adhered to

Operate standard equipment, i.e. vertical milling machines, band saw, drill press, and measuring tools to produce prototype parts

Consult with engineers regarding design, capacity and purpose, and types of materials to be used for fabrication

Analyze written specifications, drawings, rough sketches, and oral instructions to plan layout and determine sequence of operations. Plans machining by studying work orders, engineering plans, materials, specifications, drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interprets geometric dimensions and tolerances

Works with engineers to evaluate processes and recommends changes or modifications for efficiency and adaptability to setup and production

May review, evaluate, and make recommendations for purchases such as supplies, materials, and/or equipment

May supervise the work of employees engaged in shop production and production support activities, to include recommendations for hiring, termination, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution

Maintains current knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Produces custom tooling and fixture design as needed for complex prototypes

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis

Experience with MasterCAM, 5 axis programming

Ability to operate standard and specialized equipment to produce prototype parts

Ability to perform standard shop computations

Skill in production of parts with extremely close tolerances

Ability to perform experimental set ups and complex machining procedures

Work in a collaborative environment

Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community

Leadership skills

Ability to supervise and train employees on basic machine operations

Working knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances

Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Solid Works and/or related CAD software

Knowledge of American National Standards Institute - ANSI

Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions

Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises