Machinist (Level V) - 2nd Shift

Job Location: Redmond, WA

Job Schedule: 4/10 (2nd shift, typically Mondays – Thursdays 3:30 AM – 2:00 AM; flexibility for other shifts or overtime as needed)

We are seeking a precision Machinist to join our Machine Shop in Redmond, Washington. In this role you will help fabricate, assemble, and test chemical and electric thrusters, as well as small‑scale propulsion systems that support missions ranging from solar‑system exploration to global communications and weather surveillance.

Essential Functions

• Read and understand GD&T, engineering drawings, and blueprints, including true positioning and conventional tolerancing.
• Read and follow production planning.
• Run jobs to tolerances of ± 0.0001".
• Maintain a rejection rate of less than 2%.
• Use precision measuring instruments to inspect work.
• Set up and operate numerically controlled and conventional machine tools (including some programming).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of related experience in close‑tolerance machining.
• Knowledge of machining materials such as aluminum, tool alloy, carbon steels, stainless steel, titanium, plastics, and Inconel preferred.
• Ability to understand and apply trigonometry.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as necessary.

Additional Skills

• Knowledge of hard/exotic metals.
• Experience with unconventional machining techniques.
• Machine maintenance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.