CMM Programmer at Helion in Everett, WA | USD80,000-124,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

tool procurement

inspection tools

detailed inspections

process improvement

record keeping

cross‑functional collaboration

Purchase equipment and tools to support inspection operations
Improve inspection processes to enhance overall hardware quality
Collaborate with Machinists, Engineering, Supply Chain, and suppliers to address quality concerns and provide feedback on non-conformances promptly
Stay informed about industry-leading practices and latest trends in quality control
Use various manual and automated inspection tools - such as dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, gauges, fixed and portable CMMs, optical systems, light-based systems, and vision-based systems
Perform detailed inspections on milled, turned, laser cut, and punched parts
Develop and maintain accurate and detailed inspection records, documenting and reporting deviations found during the inspection process to appropriate team members

Requirements

cmm

pc-dmis

spatial analyzer

gd&t

high school

inspection

3+ years' experience operating CMMs, light-based systems, and vision-based systems
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications for mechanical and electromechanical parts
3+ years' experience in CMM programming – preferably PC-DMIS and Spatial Analyzer
Excellent understanding and application of GD&T
Good eyesight and color vision for accurate assessment of product attributes
5+ years' experience in quality or inspection roles in production environment
Experience with industry quality standards, regulations, and inspection techniques

Benefits

Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Annual wellness stipend
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

100M °C

Plasma Temperature

Achieved a plasma temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius, a critical milestone in fusion energy.

$1B

VC Funding

Received over $1 billion in venture capital funding to support their fusion energy research and development.

$5B

Valuation

Valued at over $5 billion in their Series F funding round, reflecting strong investor confidence in their fusion technology.

50 MW

Power Plant

Aiming to deliver a 50 MW fusion-generated electricity plant by 2028, marking a significant step toward commercial fusion energy.

Pursues a bold vision: taming the power of stars on Earth through fusion energy.
Develops magneto-inertial fusion technology, merging plasma at extreme speeds and capturing energy directly.
Pioneers in aneutronic fusion, recycling byproducts to generate helium-3, a sustainable fuel source.
Shifts from lab-scale to industrial-scale fusion with the Polaris device, supported by legal agreements.
Aims for rapid iteration with reactor designs capable of one pulse per second, enabling modular fusion systems.

Culture + Values

Build with urgency
Take ownership
Execute rigorously
Deliver hard truths

Environment + Sustainability

$500M in 2021

Investment Figure

Raised $500 million in 2021 to accelerate the development of their net-electricity target device, Polaris.

100M°C

Plasma Temperature Achievement

Achieved a milestone by heating plasma to 100 million degrees Celsius in June 2021.

500 MWe

Fusion Plant Capacity

Partnered with Nucor to deploy a 500 MWe fusion plant, enabling zero-carbon baseload power for steelmaking.

Committed to generating zero‑carbon electricity from fusion
Pulsed non‑ignition fusion approach avoids steam turbines and cooling towers by direct electricity capture
Supporting right‑sized regulation to enable safe and rapid fusion deployment
Applied for nitrogen‑based fire suppression and borated‑polyethylene shielding for safety and environmental protection

Inclusion & Diversity

3.4/5 Rating

Glassdoor Employee Reviews

Reveals the company's inclusion and diversity initiatives based on employee feedback on Glassdoor.

4.4/5 for Men

Employee Inclusion Score

Indicates the level of inclusivity experienced by male employees.

4.7/5 for Non-disabled

Employee Inclusion Score

Reflects the high level of inclusivity experienced by non-disabled employees.

4.7/5 for Non-veterans

Employee Inclusion Score

Showcases the inclusive environment for employees who are not veterans.

Articles

Helion announces world’s first fusion energy purchase agreement with Microsoft

Helion Energy Breaks Ground on Site of Its Next‑Generation Fusion Facility in Everett, Washington

Helion | Building the world's first fusion power plant

Role

Description

tool procurement

inspection tools

detailed inspections

process improvement

record keeping

cross‑functional collaboration

Purchase equipment and tools to support inspection operations
Improve inspection processes to enhance overall hardware quality
Collaborate with Machinists, Engineering, Supply Chain, and suppliers to address quality concerns and provide feedback on non-conformances promptly
Stay informed about industry-leading practices and latest trends in quality control
Use various manual and automated inspection tools - such as dial indicators, calipers, micrometers, gauges, fixed and portable CMMs, optical systems, light-based systems, and vision-based systems
Perform detailed inspections on milled, turned, laser cut, and punched parts
Develop and maintain accurate and detailed inspection records, documenting and reporting deviations found during the inspection process to appropriate team members

Requirements

cmm

pc-dmis

spatial analyzer

gd&t

high school

inspection

3+ years' experience operating CMMs, light-based systems, and vision-based systems
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications for mechanical and electromechanical parts
3+ years' experience in CMM programming – preferably PC-DMIS and Spatial Analyzer
Excellent understanding and application of GD&T
Good eyesight and color vision for accurate assessment of product attributes
5+ years' experience in quality or inspection roles in production environment
Experience with industry quality standards, regulations, and inspection techniques

Benefits

Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Annual wellness stipend
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

100M °C

Plasma Temperature

Achieved a plasma temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius, a critical milestone in fusion energy.

$1B

VC Funding

Received over $1 billion in venture capital funding to support their fusion energy research and development.

$5B

Valuation

Valued at over $5 billion in their Series F funding round, reflecting strong investor confidence in their fusion technology.

50 MW

Power Plant

Aiming to deliver a 50 MW fusion-generated electricity plant by 2028, marking a significant step toward commercial fusion energy.

Pursues a bold vision: taming the power of stars on Earth through fusion energy.
Develops magneto-inertial fusion technology, merging plasma at extreme speeds and capturing energy directly.
Pioneers in aneutronic fusion, recycling byproducts to generate helium-3, a sustainable fuel source.
Shifts from lab-scale to industrial-scale fusion with the Polaris device, supported by legal agreements.
Aims for rapid iteration with reactor designs capable of one pulse per second, enabling modular fusion systems.

Culture + Values

Build with urgency
Take ownership
Execute rigorously
Deliver hard truths

Environment + Sustainability

$500M in 2021

Investment Figure

Raised $500 million in 2021 to accelerate the development of their net-electricity target device, Polaris.

100M°C

Plasma Temperature Achievement

Achieved a milestone by heating plasma to 100 million degrees Celsius in June 2021.

500 MWe

Fusion Plant Capacity

Partnered with Nucor to deploy a 500 MWe fusion plant, enabling zero-carbon baseload power for steelmaking.

Committed to generating zero‑carbon electricity from fusion
Pulsed non‑ignition fusion approach avoids steam turbines and cooling towers by direct electricity capture
Supporting right‑sized regulation to enable safe and rapid fusion deployment
Applied for nitrogen‑based fire suppression and borated‑polyethylene shielding for safety and environmental protection

Inclusion & Diversity

3.4/5 Rating

Glassdoor Employee Reviews

Reveals the company's inclusion and diversity initiatives based on employee feedback on Glassdoor.

4.4/5 for Men

Employee Inclusion Score

Indicates the level of inclusivity experienced by male employees.

4.7/5 for Non-disabled

Employee Inclusion Score

Reflects the high level of inclusivity experienced by non-disabled employees.

4.7/5 for Non-veterans

Employee Inclusion Score

Showcases the inclusive environment for employees who are not veterans.

Articles

Helion announces world’s first fusion energy purchase agreement with Microsoft

Helion Energy Breaks Ground on Site of Its Next‑Generation Fusion Facility in Everett, Washington

Helion | Building the world's first fusion power plant