Development CNC Machinist, Amazon Leo

Amazon; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Leo in Redmond, WA is seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to set up 3–5 axis machining centers and inspect parts with precision. You will work closely with programmers and engineers to optimize processes for aerospace components in a fast-paced shop environment.

The role requires 5+ years in machining, GD&T proficiency, and experience with GD&T and G-code. The job offers strong mentorship, growth opportunities, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of machine shop experience operating CNC equipment (multi-axis mills, lathes, routers).
• 5+ years of experience with GD&T.
• Experience with G-code programming and CNC setup.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Setup 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centers
• Perform in process part inspection using micrometers, calipers, height gages and on machine probing.
• Provide feedback to programmers and management for process improvements
• Make necessary adjustments to offsets and maintain part quality throughout the run.
• Intermediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.
• Experience with a variety of materials (aluminum, stainless steels, titanium and nickel based alloys)
• Experience proving out first article NC programs

Skills

G-code programming

CNC machine setup

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Multi-axis CNC

Project management

Tools

Okuma controllers

Fanuc controllers

5-axis CNC machining

Job description

Job ID: 10404285 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities

• Setup 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centers
• Perform in process part inspection using micrometers, calipers, height gages and on machine probing.
• Provide feedback to programmers and management for process improvements
• Make necessary adjustments to offsets and maintain part quality throughout the run.
• Intermediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.
• Experience with a variety of materials (aluminum, stainless steels, titanium and nickel based alloys)
• Experience proving out first article NC programs

A day in the life

The CNC Machinist will work closely with programmers, engineers and machining shop management to outline, develop and optimize new machining and manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in setting up and machining tight tolerance aerospace components. The desired candidate will have experience in a fast paced machining environment and will have the ability to respond quickly to interruptions and requests to support test teams.

About the team

The Amazon Leo machine shop provides development fabrication capabilities as well as future production machining. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities.

We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast paced, start-up like environment. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

Innovation is part of our DNA!

Innovation is part of our DNA! Our goal is Earth's most customer-centric company, and we are just getting started. We need people who want to join an ambitious program that continues to push the state of the art in space based systems design and wireless systems.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management, including resource planning, managing schedules, reporting project status and prioritizing tasks experience
• Experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing, planning, and managing time
• 5+ years of machine shop experience operating CNC equipment (multi-axis mills, lathes, routers)5+ year of experience with GD&T3+ year of experience machining tight tolerance, high value components
• Experience with G-code programming and CNC machine setup and operation.
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles.
• Experience with various CNC machining processes (milling, turning, etc.).
• Experience with a range of materials (metals, plastics, composites) used in prototyping.
• Experience with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with problem-solving skills for optimizing CNC programs and troubleshooting issues.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management System
• Hands-on machining knowledge and expertise in operating mill-turn and large format 5-axis machining
• Okuma and Fanuc controller 5-axis milling machines.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Redmond - 39.00 - 69.00 USD hourly