CNC Machinist

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and set up Haas CNC machines to produce prototype and production components
• Help establish safe and effective CNC machining workflows
• Provide hands-on guidance and training to team members on CNC machine operation
• Assist with tooling selection, workholding, setup, feeds and speeds, and machining practices
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models
• Set work and tool offsets and perform machine setup
• Inspect machined parts using appropriate measurement tools
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and setup issues
• Machine one-off and small-batch parts for engineering and prototype applications
• Help establish repeatable processes for frequently machined components
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized machining workspace
• Return for additional machining work as needed based on Arxlight's production and prototyping schedule

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating and setting up Haas CNC machines is required
• Demonstrated professional experience as a CNC machinist
• Ability to independently set up machines and produce parts to engineering specifications
• Experience reading engineering drawings and interpreting GD&T
• Proficiency with common inspection and measurement tools
• Strong understanding of cutting tools, workholding, feeds, speeds, and machining processes
• Ability to troubleshoot machining and setup issues independently
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality parts
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced hardware development environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience machining prototypes or low-volume parts
• Experience in a startup, aerospace, robotics, defense, or advanced manufacturing environment
• Experience with CNC programming or editing G-code
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software
• Experience working with aluminum and other common aerospace/robotics materials
• Experience training or mentoring less-experienced machinists or engineers

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