Senior R&D Machinist
- Bothell, WA
- $32.00-48.00 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
- 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 the best method and sequence of operations needed to fabricate parts
- Assist engineers and designers with design activities and make suggestions relating to the 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.
- 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
- Hands-on experience with the operation of manual or ProtoTRAK machines
- Experience with CAM Software and programming 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).
- 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 in machining refractory metals.
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: Onsite
- Pay Rate: $32-48/hr.