CNC Machine Operator

nLIGHT, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 38,572 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks of Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Health, Vision, and Dental Care paid 100% for Employee

Competitive 401k with company match

Job summary

nLIGHT, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator in Longmont, CO. This role requires at least 3 years of professional machining experience and involves support in developing laser and electro-optical systems.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, maintaining CNC equipment, and executing rapid precision machining tasks. Benefits include 4 weeks of paid time off per year, full health coverage, and a competitive 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years professional machining experience is required.
• Expertise in Fabrication and Assembly Drawing Preparation for manufacturing.
• Experience working in AS9100 or ISO9001 certified manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize schedules for machining tasks.
• Maintain and configure machine shop equipment.
• Develop feeds, speeds, and machining strategies.
• Execute precision machining modifications and fabrication.

Skills

CNC machining

G-Code programming

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting skills

CAM software proficiency

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Associate degree or Technical Certification

Tools

HAAS CNC controls

FANUC CNC controls

HSMWorks

Fusion 360 CAM

Mastercam

Job description

Description

Location: Longmont, CO (onsite)

Experience: A minimum of 3 years professional machining experience.

Minimum Education: H.S. Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or Technical Certification is a plus.

Compensation: $28.00-$43.00/hour depending on experience.

Summary

The Machine Operator will support the development of cutting-edge laser and electro-optical systems. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years professional machining experience but is interested in career broadening opportunities to expand into mechanical design and drafting. Must be comfortable with execution of rapid turn precision machining modifications of existing components and/or fabrication of new components.

All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/ Please review this information before applying.

Responsibilities

• Able to effectively manage the schedule and prioritize with minimal daily direction to meet mid to long-term schedule objectives.
• Maintain and configure machine shop equipment, including mills, lathes, saws, and metrology tooling.
• Develop and prove out feeds, speeds, and machining strategies.
• Maintain a positive attitude, with strong troubleshooting skills and willingness to develop creative solutions to time-sensitive problems.
• Must be comfortable with execution of rapid turn precision machining modifications of existing components and/or fabrication of new components.
• Must also be willing to work additional duties related to facility support (clean rooms, high end chillers, generators, occasional simple facility maintenance activities, occasional travel to support testing at customer sites).

Required Experience and Capability

• Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
• At least 3 years' experience as a professional CNC machine operator, setting up, and running CNC mills or CNC lathes.
• Expertise in Fabrication and Assembly Drawing Preparation for manufacturing (ISO and ANSI standards) including experience with version control and change record documentation.
• Experience with HAAS or FANUC CNC machine controls.
• Experience manually writing and/or editing G-Code programs.
• Experience with CAM Software: HSMWorks, Fusion 360 CAM, Mastercam, GibbsCAM, or ESPRIT.
• Experience with conversational programing: Proto-Trak, HAAS Visual Part Programming System.
• Experience working in AS9100 or ISO9001 certified manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and maintain composure and good working relationships under pressure.
• Experience with preventative maintenance on CNC machine tools.
• Experience with facility maintenance activities.

Benefits Summary

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Health (ACA Gold Plan), Vision and Dental Care paid by employer 100% for Employee and 75% for Dependents
• Paid Family Leave, Short and Long Term Disability paid by employer 100%
• Competitive 401k with company match and immediate vesting

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [emailprotected].