CNC Machinist

The role

This person will set up and operate multi-axis CNC mills and lathes to produce complex, tight-tolerance aerospace components. They will collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and improve machining processes.

What you will do

• Set up and operate multi-axis CNC mills and lathes, including three-, four-, and five-axis equipment.
• Perform complete machine setups, including tooling, offsets, workholding, and prove-outs.
• Machine complex, tight-tolerance aerospace components from a variety of materials.
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, models, and work instructions to complete machining operations.
• Perform drilling, tapping, milling, turning, finishing, and deburring for prototype and short-run production parts.
• Inspect parts during machining to maintain quality and tolerance requirements.
• Collaborate with programmers and engineers to troubleshoot issues and improve machining processes and efficiency.
• Maintain machines and work areas through chip management, basic preventative care, and safe shop practices.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of CNC machining setup and operation experience.
• Experience setting up and operating multi-axis CNC mills and/or lathes.
• Strong blueprint-reading and shop math skills.
• Experience machining tight-tolerance aerospace or precision components.
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs unassisted
• Frequent bending, reaching, and machine interaction

Nice to have

• Experience with five-axis machining and/or mill-turn equipment.
• Prototype or short-run machining experience.
• Experience editing and troubleshooting G-code.
• Experience with Mastercam or another CAM platform.
• Experience machining materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium.
• Strong understanding of tooling, feeds and speeds, and workholding.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-moving shop environment.

Benefits

• Equity-Based Compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
• Highly Competitive PTO
• Paid company holidays + winter break
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Unique Performance-based bonus opportunities

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligibl

About the company

Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations. Their goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures and unlock a ‘one-to-many’ system.