CNC Prototype Machinist

Urbineer Inc

Irvine, CA

$33 to $46 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

Company Overview

Urbineer is composed of experienced, hands-on multidisciplinary technicians and engineers with a strong background in driving complex product development from concepts to functional systems. Our agility and expertise have positioned us to work on internal R&D programs funded by NASA and the DoD, as well as support major pioneers of industry developing next generation systems. We pride ourselves in executing design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of advanced lightweight structures in-house.

Urbineer is focused on building a cohesive team of motivated, versatile, and hands-on people that enjoy a fast-paced ideation and prototyping environment. Our company is founded and operated by engineers that continuously foster both technical and professional growth in a rewarding team environment.

Introduction

Urbineer is looking for a CNC Prototype Machinist to be part of our team and will play a vital role in developing and prototyping systems. As a member of our team, you will be involved with a variety of projects: machining flightworthy thin-walled aerospace metallic parts, assembly tool fixtures, composite lamination masters and tools, and precision robotic system components. You will be working in a challenging and fast paced work environment on multidisciplinary teams.

To Be Successful:

A candidate must demonstrate the ability to learn new skills on the job, collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, and have experience programming and operating a CNC. At Urbineer, we value people wanting to challenge themselves and further your career.

Responsibilities

Programming
Machine high-quality, precision parts and tooling in a variety of materials
Provide manufacturing feedback to engineering to improve part producibility
Operate mills, lathes, drill presses, saws, grinders, and sheet metal fabrication equipment
Handle material from rough stock to finished parts
Design and fabricate custom tools as required
Read blueprints and other design documents as well as interpret verbal design instructions
Performing in-process inspection to ensure dimensional accuracy of part features
Work with the development team to create and maintain build schedules

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years’ experience as a machinist
3+ years’ experience with Haas or equivalent CNC machines
Demonstrated fluency with MasterCAM or equivalent software
Experience with stainless, aluminum, composites, and tooling board materials
Proficiency safely operating mills, lathes, drill presses, saws, and grinders
Flexibility to learn quickly in a fast-growing environment with aggressive timelines
Strong technical, mechanical, and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication skills
Ability to lift 40 lb. without aid

U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data and conform to ITAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with 5-axis CNC programming and operation
10+ years’ experience as a machinist
5+ years’ experience with Haas CNCs
Experience operating a manual mill
Familiarity operating metrology tools such as trackers and arms
Computer skills a plus (MS Office, Outlook, etc.)

In Return

Be an integral part of a team dedicated to provide exceptional fast paced prototyping services
Opportunities to continuously learn and collaborate with our innovative and knowledgeable technical staff, including industry proven engineers that have been designing and building performance vehicles for 20 years
Being part of an accelerated prototyping and design team where you get to work on endless projects at the forefront of technology
Be a part of a growing company that will continue to provide opportunities for advancement in your career