Lead 5-Axis Prototype Machinist (NPI)

Therm-X, California; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Therm-x of California seeks a Prototype Machinist / NPI Technician to bring new heater, sensor, source, and cathode designs from drawing to first working part. You will work with a dedicated NPI Engineering team in a prototyping cell centered around a 5-axis Okuma mill and a CNC lathe.

The role involves reading drawings, programming toolpaths, selecting holds, and collaborating with design engineers on tolerances for first articles, plus supporting the NPI team with fixtures and test setups as

Qualifications

• Hands-on 5-axis CNC milling experience — programming, set-up, and operation.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate the 5-axis Okuma mill (and CNC lathe) to produce prototype parts, tools, and fixtures.

Skills

5-axis milling

CAM programming

GD&T reading

inspection tools

communicating with engineers

safety-first

shop-floor discipline

Tools

Okuma (OSP control)

Mastercam

HSM

Esprit

NX CAM

Job description

Therm-x of California seeks a Prototype Machinist / NPI Technician to bring new heater, sensor, source, and cathode designs from drawing to first working part. You will work with a dedicated NPI Engineering team in a prototyping cell centered around a 5-axis Okuma mill and a CNC lathe.

The role involves reading drawings, programming toolpaths, selecting holds, and collaborating with design engineers on tolerances for first articles, plus supporting the NPI team with fixtures and test setups as