Senior CNC Machinist

The role

You will program Haas VMCs and operate manual lathe and mill to create prototypes, tools, and fixtures. You will also provide DFM feedback to engineering teams and manage shop inventory and maintenance.

What you will do

• Program complex parts, create set up and run Haas VMCs.
• Machine prototypes, tools, fixtures, and low-volume runs.
• Execute challenging setups to modify critical, high-value components and machine hardened materials.
• Partner with product design and equipment design groups to provide DFM feedback.
• Order tooling and raw materials and track usage to maintain inventory levels.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area in compliance with safety standards.

Required qualifications

• Completed High School or GED
• 5+ years of senior-level CNC programming and setup experience on Haas VMCs
• Strong manual lathe skills
• Experience machining Aluminum, Steel, SST, and Plastics
• Experience handling hardened materials
• Capable of holding tight tolerances on critical high precision components
• Interpret technical drawings, engineering blueprints, and GD&T symbols accurately
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with engineering teams
• Experience managing tool/material inventory and implementing or maintaining 5S/Lean methodologies

Nice to have

• Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Machining Technology or equivalent vocational training

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan through Empower
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid sick days
• Paid company holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• 100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks)
• Paternal leave (6 weeks)

About the company

Amperesand is building hardware and software to rewrite power infrastructure. They build intelligent, software-defined power infrastructure products using advanced medium voltage Solid State Transformer research.