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Amca · 3 months ago

Senior Machinist

Amca is building airplanes for the 21st century, starting by designing new hardware that flies on today’s planes. In this role, you will work with tool makers and engineering teams to run prototype parts, develop tools, and program CNC machining operations to rapidly convert design ideas into prototypes.

AerospaceIndustrialManufacturingSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Use in-depth familiarity of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) to machine tools, molds, and initial prototype parts based on desired final part geometries
CNC Milling, Turning and Mill-Turn equipment programming and editing
Creatively machine, fabricate and assemble plastic injection molds, prototype aerospace parts, short-run machined parts, tooling, and fixturing
Perform manual milling, turning, grinding
Go from rough engineering concept sketches to completed prototype parts, tools and fixtures as quickly as possible
Provide and ensure adherence to tool and part Design for Manufacturability feedback
Apply creative solutions to perform spur of the moment design and machining adjustments to achieve desired part outcomes in a fast-moving environment
Assist with machine selection, initial machine setup and commissioning, and routine maintenance

Qualification

CNC programmingCAM software proficiencyGD&T knowledge5-axis machiningPrecision inspection tools3D CAD toolsBlueprint interpretationDesign for ManufacturabilityManual machining

Required

5+ years of experience in machining, with a focus on aerospace or high-precision components. (Preference for 5-axis experience)
Proficiency in CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, HyperMill, Esprit) and 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Catia)
Deep understanding of G-code, M-code, and CNC programming and editing
Ability to learn and use a variety of software to observe, analyze, evaluate, and communicate pertinent information
Strong knowledge of GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and tolerance stack-ups
Hands-on experience with precision inspection tools (CMM, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, depth and height gauges)

Preferred

Preferred experience: machining injection mold tooling, including wire and die sinking EDM

Company

Amca

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Amca acquires and develops critical aerospace and defense products in order to scale them to deliver what the industry needs next.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$76.5M
Key Investors
Caffeinated Capital
2025-04-08Seed· $76.5M

Leadership Team

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Jai Malik
CEO and Co-Founder
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