CNC Machinist
Up to $45/hour DOE
Onsite in Denver (80238)
3-month duration
A fusion energy start-up in Denver is hiring a Machinist for a 3-month assignment.
As a Machinist, you will apply your skills to assemble and machine high-quality, one-of-a-kind prototypes and precision production components that enable laser-driven inertial fusion. You will work across a wide range of materials, tolerances, and manufacturing methods, supporting both rapid-turn R&D needs and low-rate production. We are looking for technicians to apply their technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!
Responsibilities
• Mechanical assembly of complex integrated hardware.
• Set up and operate 2-, 3-, and 5-axis CNC lathes and mills, manual machines, and related shop equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, models, and technical descriptions.
• Machine new or modify existing high-value, tight-tolerance parts with a balance of speed and precision.
• Ensure quality and conformance to engineering specifications.
• Partner with engineers to: Provide design-for-manufacturability (DfM) feedback, document, refine, and standardize manufacturing processes, and develop production-ready manufacturing approaches.
• Manage cradle-to-grave job execution, including material/machine selection, tooling design, CAM programming, machining, inspection, and direct customer communication.
• Support integration, assembly, and maintenance activities for laser systems, pulsed power machines, and subsystems (e.g., Marx Generators, Vacuum Chambers, Pressurized Gas Systems, Oil, Control, and Water Systems).
• Perform second-party hardware verification and inspections.
• Provide excellent service to internal stakeholders across the organization.
Qualifications
• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in a complex integrated assembly and 2+ years in CNC machining and programming using offline CAM software (NX, Mastercam, etc.).
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints with GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994.
• Experience with Mazak, Okuma, Fanuc, Siemens, and/or other CNC controls.
• Skilled in tooling and fixture design.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical descriptions/work orders.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, creative problem-solving, and adaptability.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs unassisted and work in varied physical positions.
• Familiarity with OSHA 10/30 industrial safety standards.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
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