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Kairos Power · 1 day ago

Machinist

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company focused on enabling the transition to clean energy. They are seeking a highly skilled Machinist to set up, program, and operate multi-axis machine tools to produce precision parts and components, ensuring compliance with quality standards and tolerances.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determines sequence of operations

Establishes work coordinate systems and tooling offsets

Creates work holding methods and plans for all machine operations

Positions and secures workpiece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures

Sets up and operates machines and equipment other than machine tools

Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications

Creates and edits NC programs using industry software such as MasterCam

Maintains compliance with internal quality standards and proficiently utilizes job scheduling software to track production and shop floor operations

Completes and maintains accurate job travelers and first article inspection reports to ensure documentation compliance and traceability throughout the manufacturing process

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

CNC programmingMulti-axis machiningCAM softwareG-CodeGD&T knowledgePrecision measuring toolsSolidworksSafety awarenessTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

High school diploma or GED required, along with five years of relevant machining experience (including mill, lathe, 3-axis, 5-axis, and live-tooling); or an equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience

Knowledge of CAM-CAD software and G-Code; Experience in Solidworks is a plus

Ability to create and edit machining programs CAM software (Mastercam preferred)

Understanding of basic and advanced GD&T such as: tolerancing, flatness, parallelism, thread tolerances, profile tolerances, perpendicularity

Ability to work with shop mathematical concepts to practical situations

Ability to maintain and use precision measuring tools such as: Vernier Calipers, Micrometers, Height gages, Gauge Pins, Gauge Blocks, Thread Gauges, etc

Knowledge and understanding of CNC cutting tool selections. cutting tool surface footage, and chip load feed rates

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to utilize computers and company-specific software, including timekeeping tools, training platforms, and work order systems to perform daily responsibilities effectively

Ability to work with highly collaborative team

Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently

Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others

Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge

Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues

Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification

Occasionally requires overtime

Occasionally requires working weekends

Occasionally requires schedule flexibility

Occasionally requires non-standard work-week hours

Occasionally requires working 2nd shift, beginning at 4:30pm local time

Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines