Kairos Power · 3 months ago
Machinist II
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40/hr - $46/hr
3+ years expKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company focused on enabling the transition to clean energy. They are seeking a highly skilled Machinist to set up, program, and operate multi-axis machine tools to produce precision parts and components, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determines sequence of operations
Establishes work coordinate systems and tooling offsets
Creates work holding methods and plans for all machine operations
Positions and secures workpiece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures
Sets up and operates machines and equipment other than machine tools
Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications
Creates and edits NC programs using industry software such as MasterCam
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
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
3+ 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
Knowledge of CAM-CAD software and G-Code
Ability to create and edit machining programs CAM software (Mastercam preferred)
Understanding of basic and advanced GD&T such as: tolerancing, flatness, parallelism, thread tolerances, profile tolerances, perpendicularity
Ability to work with shop mathematical concepts to practical situations
Ability to maintain and use precision measuring tools such as: Vernier Calipers, Micrometers, Height gages, Gauge Pins, Gauge Blocks, Thread Gauges, etc
Knowledge and understanding of CNC cutting tool selections, cutting tool surface footage, and chip load feed rates
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to utilize computers and company-specific software, including timekeeping tools, training platforms, and work order systems to perform daily responsibilities effectively
Ability to work with highly collaborative team
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification
Preferred
Experience in Solidworks is a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Paid Vacation
401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
Company
Kairos Power
Kairos Power is an ancient Greek word that relates the importance of timeliness and a call to action.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentBloombergNEF
2022-06-03Grant· $0.02M
2022-04-14Grant
Leadership Team
Mike Laufer
CEO
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