Senior R&D Machinist - Seattle, WA. - Relocation Assistance

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Machine high quality, precision parts and tooling in a variety of materials (e.g. 304/316 SS, Nickel 200, Copper 101, superalloy/refractory materials) 

• Handle material from rough stock to finished parts 

• Set up and operate conversational equipment (ProtoTrak Lathe and Mill) 

• Set up and operate a CNC lathe and mill 

• Design and fabricate custom tools and fixtures 

• Study drawings, schematics, engineering information, or sample parts to determine product dimensions and tolerances as well as best method and sequence of operations needed to fabricate parts 

• Assist engineers and designers with design activities and make suggestions relating to machining and fabrication of parts and assemblies 

• Help maintain shop equipment, inventory, and supplies 

• Train coworkers on machine shop equipment and safety procedures 

• Assist in other work areas, including but not limited to performing and assisting with test setup and equipment assembly 

• Examine machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose any sources of trouble 

• Other duties as assigned  

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: 

• Hands-on experience with the operation of manual or ProtoTRAK machines 

• Experience with CAM Software and programing parts 

• Understanding and experience with reading imperial and metric dimensions and tolerances, including GD&T 

• Experience using outside and inside micrometers, vernier calipers, and vernier height and depth gauges 

• Understanding of how to select and prepare appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used for machining work in both soft materials (e.g., plastic, copper, aluminum, etc.) as well as superalloy/refractory materials (e.g., Molybdenum, Tungsten, Inconel, etc.) 

• Experience designing alignment and holding fixtures, 3 and 4-jaw chucks, attachments, and materials onto machines 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and solution orientation 

• Impeccable written and verbal communication 

• Ability and enthusiasm to work as part of a highly collaborative, dynamic, and diverse team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as chat and teleconferencing applications (e.g. Teams, Slack)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school education or equivalent 

• 6-10 years of experience as a prototype machinist in a commercial environment 

• Experience with metrology tools such as gauges, calipers, and micrometers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Vocational Technical Training 

• Experience working in a startup environment 

• Experience using and maintaining CNC machines and TRAK mill/lathe 

• Knowledge of multi-axis CNC milling and turning  

• Experience with modern CAM software (Autodesk-Fusion 360, MasterCAM, or similar) 

• Experience machining refractory metals 

• Ownership of the company in the form of incentive stock options (ISOs) 

• Retirement matching through Ascensus’ SIMPLE IRA with elective 3% employer match. 

• Company paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance ($100,000), and AD&D for employees. 50% covered for dependents 

• Optional access to our flexible spending account or health savings account, optional vision insurance buy-up, and additional voluntary life buy-up  

• Generous PTO: ten days of vacation per year (accrual rate increases with every year of tenure), sick leave, two personal days per year (prorated upon hire), eight paid holidays per year, three to five days of bereavement leave per instance, five days per year for jury duty 

• 8 paid holidays

• Flexible working schedules 

• Parental leave to welcome a new family member  

• Annual professional development budget 

• Employee assistance program which includes wellness planning, estate planning, financial counseling and more   

• Dog-friendly office, fully stocked breakroom, engaging company events, and friendly and fun team

• Relocation assistance for those moving from out of state