Production Machinist (Starlink) - 1st Shift

As a CNC Machinist on the Ultra Precision Machining team, you will be responsible for manufacturing, developing, and continuously improving key technologies consisting of micron level tolerance machined parts at production volumes. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to use world-class equipment, learn diamond turning, and work with some of the best and brightest in their fields. The scope of this team is to make the parts that other companies cannot, and to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible to machine.

• →Responsible for setting up and operating multi-axis CNC machines, machining micron level tolerance parts at production volumes
• →Responsible for maintaining maximum machine uptime by troubleshooting off nominal issues such as resolving alarms, repairing tooling, and actively maintaining best practices
• →Responsible for troubleshooting
• →Responsible for completing machining operations from blueprints, drawings and/or verbal instructions
• →Responsible for working with complex, tight tolerance parts and various materials

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 6+ months working in a production environment
• 6+ months experience handling or working with machined hardware

• 2+ years of machining experience
• Experience using pallet systems and cells
• Experience with micron level tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them
• Experience working with aluminum and copper

• Must be available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift time: 1st shift (6:00 AM to 4:30 PM) 
• Must be available for 10 hour shifts
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to stand for extended periods - 8 hours min
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
• Ability to work in an environment with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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