Machinist III
Kairos Power
Program, set up, and operate CNC machines to produce precision parts per specs.
19 days ago ago
$46 - $52
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Richmond, CA
Onsite
Company Size
419 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Nuclear
Clean Energy
Advanced Reactor Technology
Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
nc programming
work holding
machine setup
safety compliance
documentation
blueprint reading
- Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
- 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.
- Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
- Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
- Sets up and operates machines and equipment other than machine tools.
- Creates and edits NC programs using industry software such as MasterCam.
- Creates work holding methods and plans for all machine operations.
- Communicating with others to exchange information
- Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines
- Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
- Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams
- Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
- Positions and secures workpiece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
- Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications.
- Completes and maintains accurate job travelers and first article inspection reports to ensure documentation compliance and traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
- Use hand tools
- Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
- Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 25 pounds in all directions
- Establishes work coordinate systems and tooling offsets.
What you bring
high school
5+ years
cnc
gd&t
mastercam
solidworks
- Ability to utilize computers and company-specific software, including timekeeping tools, training platforms, and work order systems to perform daily responsibilities effectively
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Occasionally requires non-standard work-week hours
- High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
- High school diploma or GED required, along with 5+ 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
- Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
- Ability to maintain and use precision measuring tools such as: Vernier Calipers, Micrometers, Height gages, Gauge Pins, Gauge Blocks, Thread Gauges, etc.
- Understanding of basic and advanced GD&T such as: tolerancing, flatness, parallelism, thread tolerances, profile tolerances, perpendicularity
- Knowledge and understanding of CNC cutting tool selections. cutting tool surface footage, and chip load feed rates
- Ability to work with highly collaborative team
- Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
- Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
- Ability to work with shop mathematical concepts to practical situations
- Occasionally requires working 2nd shift, beginning at 4:30pm local time
- Knowledge of CAM-CAD software and G-Code; Experience in Solidworks is a plus
- Color identification: detecting, distinguishing, recognizing and identifying colors
- Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification
- Maintains compliance with internal quality standards and proficiently utilizes job scheduling software to track production and shop floor operations.
- Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
- Ability to create and edit machining programs CAM software (Mastercam preferred)
- Occasionally requires overtime
- 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
- Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
- Occasionally requires working weekends
- Competitive compensation packages
- Paid Vacation
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Company
Overview
500 MW Power Purchase Deal
Landmark Agreement with Google
Signed a major power-purchase agreement with Google to deliver scalable energy from small modular reactors by the early 2030s.
2024 Milestone
First-of-Its-Kind Permit
Received the first NRC permit in decades for a non-water-cooled nuclear system, marking a historic breakthrough.
- Revolutionizing nuclear energy with molten-salt reactors since 2016.
- Headquartered in Alameda, CA, with R&D hubs from Tennessee to New Mexico, integrating research and manufacturing.
- Pioneers in fluoride salt-cooled high-temperature reactors (KP-FHR), using TRISO fuel for enhanced safety in low-pressure operations.
- Planning factories for salt coolant and TRISO fuel, expanding testbeds in New Mexico to advance their vertically integrated strategy.
- Aiming to supply both commercial and research campuses, driving a new era of nuclear deployment.
- Modular approach targets cost-predictable, factory-built reactors to support AI centers, strengthen power grids, and decarbonize energy.
- Safety is our highest priority.
- We value curiosity and encourage continuous learning.
- We are a team of dedicated and motivated individuals working towards a shared mission.
- We foster an environment of accountability and transparency.
- We emphasize innovation and creative problem-solving.
2040
Net-Zero Target Year
Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions through innovative nuclear power solutions.
- Create clean, reliable, and affordable nuclear power to address the climate crisis.
- Make nuclear energy a viable solution for decarbonizing electricity generation.
- Reduce waste and improve safety and efficiency with advanced reactor designs.
- Commit to reducing environmental impact through cutting-edge technology.
- People of all backgrounds can thrive and contribute in this inclusive environment.
- Various perspectives are valued and encouraged to ensure diverse participation.
- Gender representation data is not currently publicly available.
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