Lead Machinist

Overview

Lead machinist overseeing CNC operations, team guidance, and production quality.

Key Responsibilities

• cnc machining
• nc programming
• tool selection
• part inspection
• process monitoring
• machine maintenance

Tasks

-Select appropriate tools, speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters based on material and part geometry. -Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions -Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams -Perform complex machining operations using 3- and 5-axis CNC mills and CNC lathes. -Inspect parts during and after machining to ensure conformance to specifications and ISO standards. -Create, modify, and troubleshoot NC programs using CAM software. -Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery -Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to the machining operations team. -Requires occasional extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines -Plan and delegate daily machining tasks based on production schedules and priorities. -Monitor machinist performance and provide feedback or coaching to promote skill development and accountability. -Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure product compliance. -Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions -Support inventory control and material traceability throughout the machining process. -Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs -Monitor machining processes to maintain dimensional accuracy and adherence to tolerances. -Maintain detailed job records, inspection reports, and other production documentation. -Ensure all parts are clean and properly prepared for shipment or further processing. -Collaborate with engineers and other departments to resolve technical issues and improve workflows. -Establish work coordinate systems, tooling offsets, and work holding solutions for efficient setups. -Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned -Oversee machine maintenance and ensure equipment is in safe working condition. -Communicating with others to exchange information -Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods -Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others.

Requirements

• mastercam
• erp
• cnc
• iso 9001
• gd&t
• high school

What You Bring

-Competence in managing tooling inventory, setup sheets, and job documentation. -Familiarity with shop floor management tools or ERP/MRP systems for tracking work orders and production status. -Understanding of machining related safety standards. -Good at math with analytical abilities -Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces -Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes -Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge. -High School Diploma or GED; 7+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience -Use of hand tools -Experience using CAM software (e.g MasterCam) for programming CNC machines. -Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like. -High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced -Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues. -Experience in using and/or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, mills, grinders etc.) -Ability to work second shift -Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently. -Some travel may be required, up to 10% -Ability to work with highly collaborative team. -Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers, micrometers) to take accurate measurements -Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification -Knowledge of the properties of metal and other material -Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems desired. -Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals. Understanding GD&T callouts and dimensioning.

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Benefits

-Paid Vacation -Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents -Low temperatures -Requires occasional working weekends -401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA) -Competitive compensation packages -High temperatures

About Kairos Power

-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.

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