Machinist
About the role
Join the power movement as a Machinist at Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS). CFS is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy, combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies to design and build commercially viable fusion power plants. We're also working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
Responsibilities
- Safely program, set-up and operate multiple CNC equipment with minimal assistance
- Simultaneously operate more than one CNC machine at a time
- Read and adhere to all verbal and written processes
- Inspect product utilizing visual and hand inspection equipment (microscopes, vernier calipers, micrometers, drop indicators, profilometer, etc.)
- Inspect, change and make offsets to cutting tooling in CNC equipment
- Use 5S to maintain a clean and safe workspace
- Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment
- Interact in a professional manner with coworkers on a daily basis
Requirements
- Formal trades or apprenticeship programs
- Higher level trade school certification or degree
- 5 years experience in CNC machine trade
- Good computer skills
- Experience programming with CAD
- Basic knowledge of G-code
- Strong work ethic and high attention to detail
- Flexible ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
- Great communication skills
- Openness to working overtime or to arrange start time to benefit part run times as required
- Basic knowledge of welding and torches
- Knowledge of how to use a plasma cutter
- Basic knowledge of sheet metal fabrication
- Trained in time management
Bonus points
- Knowledge of how to calculate tolerance changes to atmospheric temperature changes in shops (CTE)
- Full knowledge of Mastercam
- Experience with Haas machining centers
- 4 and 5 axis machining experience
- Waterjet experience
- EDM (electrical discharge machine) experience
Must-have requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
Pay & Benefits
The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:
- Competitive compensation with equity
- 13 Company-wide Holidays
- Flexible vacation days
- 10 sick days
- Generous parental leave policy
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Professional growth opportunities
- Team-building activities
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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges. We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law. This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws”). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.