Kairos Power

Senior Mill-Turn Machinist

Alameda, CA or Richmond, CA · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$49k-$58kDetected 285 days ago

SolidWorksGD&TCAMCollaborationMentoring

About the role

Kairos Power is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Mill-Turn Machinist experienced with multitask machining operations, including dual spindle lathes or mill-turn machines.

Interprets blueprints along with 3D models to develop NC programs, design fixturing, plan machining sequences, and operate CNC machines to produce precision components.
Creates safe workholding methods and plans for work coordinates or tooling before any machine operations.
Set up, operation and programing of a wide range of component sizes to deliver parts to meet internal deadlines or quality requirements.
Selects appropriate jaws or creates custom workholding while utilizing primarily hydraulic chucks on main and sub spindles in mill-turn machines.
Performs precision machining operations on parts and components within multi-process assemblies, including components that have undergone prior processes such as welding, rolling, and forming, contributing to a continuous and complex manufacturing workflow.
Maintains compliance with internal quality standards and proficiently utilizes job scheduling software to track production and shop floor operations.
Completes and maintains accurate job travelers and first article inspection reports to ensure documentation compliance and traceability throughout the manufacturing process.

High school diploma or GED required, along with a 5+ years of relevant machining experience (including mill, lathe, 3-axis, 5-axis, and live-tooling)
Experience in rigging, material movement and setup of large machined parts and supporting lift plans for movement of large material and parts.
Experience in reading and interpreting engineering and assembly drawings.
Experience with Okuma Multus, DMG Mori NTX or Mazak Integrex
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of CAM-CAD software and G-Code.
Ability to adapt machining processes and operation between different jobs and complexities of parts, including ability to switch from small scale to large scale machinery.
Knowledge and understanding of CNC cutting tool selections cutting tool surface footage, and chip load feed rates.
Ability to work with shop mathematical concepts to practical situations.
Ability to work with highly collaborative team.
High school diploma or GED required, along with a 5+ years of relevant machining experience (including mill, lathe, 3-axis, 5-axis, and live-tooling); or an equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience.

Experience with mill-turn environment in MasterCam a plus.
Experience with live centers or steady rests on long parts a plus.
Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD platforms to assist with understanding part geometry and communicating with engineering teams is a plus.
Proficient programming with CAM software (Mastercam preferred).
Willingness to provide mentorship and technical guidance to machinists, fostering skill development, continuous improvement, and adherence to best practices in machining operations preferred, but not required.

Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.

Maintain a clean and organized work environment to keep associated paperwork organized and prevent loss of stock or tooling.

You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810.
To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information.
Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy's general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information.
The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810

Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810

This listing is sourced directly from Kairos Power's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.