Senior Machinist
AGILE Space Industries, Durango, CO, United States
Senior Machinist
Agile Space Industries is seeking a Senior Machinist to support the production of rocket engines at our manufacturing center in beautiful Durango, Colorado. This position may be eligible for a relocation benefit to help you call beautiful Durango home.
In this role, you will work with our Manufacturing Director to maintain the facilities that support the machining, assembly, and delivery of high-quality rocket hardware for in-space propulsion and R&D applications.
Responsibilities
Operate lathes, mills, and surface grinders
Perform inspections using metrology equipment
Provide feedback on engineering drawings to improve machinability
Maintain equipment
Assemble hardware as needed
Follows all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of safety equipment and relevant safety procedures
Meets job standard times with minimal supervision
Basic Troubleshooting skills and must be able to recognize production problems such as out-of-tolerance machining, poor finishes, damaged or worn cutters, and tooling
Working both independently and collaboratively within a team of individual contributors to enable every member to succeed in their respective tasks
Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Lead, train, or mentor others by providing regular technical direction and oversight on machine tools, controllers, and manufacturing processes.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
8+ years of machining experience
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Able to self-direct work
Computer skills such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel, etc
Preferred Responsibilities
Experience with CNC or conversational machines
Proficiency with CAD and CAM
Experience with machining forged, cast, or 3D printed parts
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in team environments
Seeks to constantly improve and optimize facilities
Physical Demands
Sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
Stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Walk for reasonable distances in performing the work.
Lift / carry objects weighing up to 25lbs routinely unassisted and 50 lbs. on occasion in performing the work.
Pull or push objects weighing up to 25lbs routinely unassisted and 50 lbs. on occasion in performing the work.
Grasp objects utilizing the fingers (fine motor manipulation).
Reach for objects above the head or below the waist.
Stoop or crouch by bending at the waist or by bending the legs.
Withstand exposure to constant or intermittent high noise levels
Work Environment & Conditions
Safety glasses
Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)
Safety shoes
Salary: $39-$56 an hour
Occasional overtime to meet business needs
Hourly rate for this position will be determined based on the applicant's education, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and will be compared with internal equity along with market data for this position. This position may be eligible for an annual bonus through the company bonus program.
This position may also be eligible to receive a relocation bonus, payable as a taxable lump sum, in accordance with the Agile Relocation Policy.
Employment Type: Exempt
Work Schedule: Full Time
Location: Durango, CO
Agile Space Industries is seeking a Senior Machinist to support the production of rocket engines at our manufacturing center in beautiful Durango, Colorado. This position may be eligible for a relocation benefit to help you call beautiful Durango home.
In this role, you will work with our Manufacturing Director to maintain the facilities that support the machining, assembly, and delivery of high-quality rocket hardware for in-space propulsion and R&D applications.
Responsibilities
Operate lathes, mills, and surface grinders
Perform inspections using metrology equipment
Provide feedback on engineering drawings to improve machinability
Maintain equipment
Assemble hardware as needed
Follows all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of safety equipment and relevant safety procedures
Meets job standard times with minimal supervision
Basic Troubleshooting skills and must be able to recognize production problems such as out-of-tolerance machining, poor finishes, damaged or worn cutters, and tooling
Working both independently and collaboratively within a team of individual contributors to enable every member to succeed in their respective tasks
Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Lead, train, or mentor others by providing regular technical direction and oversight on machine tools, controllers, and manufacturing processes.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
8+ years of machining experience
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Able to self-direct work
Computer skills such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel, etc
Preferred Responsibilities
Experience with CNC or conversational machines
Proficiency with CAD and CAM
Experience with machining forged, cast, or 3D printed parts
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in team environments
Seeks to constantly improve and optimize facilities
Physical Demands
Sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
Stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Walk for reasonable distances in performing the work.
Lift / carry objects weighing up to 25lbs routinely unassisted and 50 lbs. on occasion in performing the work.
Pull or push objects weighing up to 25lbs routinely unassisted and 50 lbs. on occasion in performing the work.
Grasp objects utilizing the fingers (fine motor manipulation).
Reach for objects above the head or below the waist.
Stoop or crouch by bending at the waist or by bending the legs.
Withstand exposure to constant or intermittent high noise levels
Work Environment & Conditions
Safety glasses
Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)
Safety shoes
Salary: $39-$56 an hour
Occasional overtime to meet business needs
Hourly rate for this position will be determined based on the applicant's education, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and will be compared with internal equity along with market data for this position. This position may be eligible for an annual bonus through the company bonus program.
This position may also be eligible to receive a relocation bonus, payable as a taxable lump sum, in accordance with the Agile Relocation Policy.
Employment Type: Exempt
Work Schedule: Full Time
Location: Durango, CO