CNC Machinist/Programmer

Seattle, WA. Posted 2 months ago

The role

You will program and machine precision parts for subsea geothermal power generators. You will work with engineers to take parts from drawings to finished hardware using CAM systems and CNC machines.

What you will do

Create CNC programs in CAM systems for milling, turning, and mill-turn work
Machine precision parts in Titanium, Inconel, and other nickel-based alloys
Select work holding, tool holding, cutting tools, and machining strategies
Set up and operate CNC machines, including 5-axis milling and/or mill-turn machines
Prove out new programs and refine feeds, speeds, and strategies
Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and machining documentation
Perform in-process and final inspection of machined parts
Identify and resolve fit-up, tolerance, and machinability issues
Drive clean, organized, and repeatable machining processes
Document setups, programs, and issues for engineering and QA traceability

Required qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience in CNC programming and machining
Extensive experience creating CNC programs in CAM systems like Mastercam, or similar
Extensive experience machining Titanium, Inconel, and other nickel-based alloys
Strong experience in 5-axis milling and/or mill-turn programming and machining
Proven ability to select work holding, tool holding, cutting tools, and machining strategies independently
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
Strong mechanical intuition and ability to troubleshoot machining issues quickly
High attention to detail and craftsmanship in machining work
Track record of working effectively in fast-paced, prototype-driven environments
High ownership mindset and ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills

Nice to have

Strong experience in both 5-axis milling and mill-turn programming and machining
Experience developing feeds, speeds, and tooling libraries for difficult-to-machine alloys
Background in high-pressure, high-temperature, or thermal systems hardware
Experience in marine, subsea, aerospace, or energy hardware environments
CMM or advanced metrology experience
Light fabrication and manual machining experience (lathe, mill, drill press)
Experience supporting test operations and building custom fixtures or tooling
Ability to contribute to fixture design and work-holding tooling

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
Flexible PTO including 12 paid company holidays
Travel to deployment sites along oceanic ridges
Participate in sea trials and deployment operations
Company-sponsored recreational dive certification
Access to the company boat
free meals and snacks

About the company

Endurance is building the world's first modular subsea geothermal power plants. The founding team includes veterans from SpaceX, Helion, Blue Origin, and Apple.