Senior Machinist

Description

Agile Space Industries is seeking a Senior Machinist to support the production of rocket engines at our manufacturing center in beautiful Durango, Colorado. In this role, you will work with our Manufacturing Director to maintain the facilities, support the machining, assembly, and delivery of high-quality rocket hardware for in-space propulsion and R&D applications.

• 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
• Follow all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of safety equipment and relevant safety procedures
• Meet 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
• Work 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

• 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
• Candidate must be a US Citizen or permanent resident

• 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

• 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 25 lbs routinely unassisted and 50 lbs on occasion in performing the work
• Pull or push objects weighing up to 25 lbs 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

• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)
• Safety shoes

Non-Exempt

$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.

Full Time

Durango, CO

No

Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family including generous health coverage, dental and vision plans, Flexible Time Off, parental leave, and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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