CNC Lathe Machinist for Space Robotics

Starpath; Moose Factory; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional growth

Job summary

Starpath Robotics seeks a CNC Machinist with 2-axis or multi-axis turning experience to drive precision aerospace robotics manufacturing. You will set up and operate lathes, edit programs in OKUMA G-code, and interpret engineering drawings with GD&T to optimize machining strategies.

Ideal candidates have 2-5 years in CNC machining, familiarity with OKUMA OSP controls, and a willingness to learn. The role is on-site in Hawthorne/Los Angeles with overtime during peak cycles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-5 years of CNC machining experience.
• Above average knowledge of 2-axis CNC turning, with exposure to multi-axis machining (encouraged).
• Proficiency in OKUMA OSP controls & (G-code) AND/OR WILLINGNESS TO LEARN. Such as OKAUMA GENOS L250 II.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate CNC lathes (2-axis) to support precision aerospace robotics manufacturing.
• Editing, and optimizing programs in OKUMA G-code.
• Interpret engineering drawings, CAD/CAM models, and GD&T requirements to produce efficient machining strategies.
• Perform setups and operate CNC lathe machines. Cutting soft jaws, changing to collet nose, pie-jaws, gathering tooling, performing offsets, first article parts, etc.
• Ability to use inspection equipment to inspect parts after each operation.
• Maintain records of mark-ups on prints, save programs, setup sheets, and tool lists.
• Select and optimize tooling, adjusting speeds/feeds for efficiency and tool life.
• Saw cut material, deburr parts, use grinders, pneumatic tools and be a general shop hand.
• Maintain a clean work environment/shop space.
• Take ownership of the machine shop, be an asset in troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Mentor teammates and share best practices to raise the bar across the team.
• Pitch in beyond machining when needed — including assisting with assembly of our products — to ensure team success.
• Help with necessary maintenance, cleanliness, up-keep and repairs of machinery to the best of your ability.

Skills

CNC machining

G-code

Problem-solving at the machine

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

OKUMA OSP

G-code programming

Job description

Starpath Robotics seeks a CNC Machinist with 2-axis or multi-axis turning experience to drive precision aerospace robotics manufacturing. You will set up and operate lathes, edit programs in OKUMA G-code, and interpret engineering drawings with GD&T to optimize machining strategies.

Ideal candidates have 2-5 years in CNC machining, familiarity with OKUMA OSP controls, and a willingness to learn. The role is on-site in Hawthorne/Los Angeles with overtime during peak cycles.