Machinist

American Fabrication Inc.; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Employee ownership ESOP benefits

Job summary

American Fabrication Inc. is seeking a skilled Machinist in Idaho Falls, ID. The role involves operating CNC mills and lathes, designing tooling, and programming HAAS machines. Candidates should be proficient in SolidWorks, CAD, and possess a valid driver’s license.

Key benefits include health insurance, paid leave, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and participation in employee ownership through ESOP.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Drug-screening clearance.
• Self-directed; requires little supervision.
• Demonstrate aptitude through skills testing.
• Preferred: Government contract machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual equipment, CNC mills, and lathes.
• Design, build, and set up tooling and fixtures for machining operations.
• Write and edit CNC programs using SolidWorks, CAD, and Fusion 360.
• Program and operate HAAS machines with 4‑5 axes, setting G‑codes.
• Fabricate parts with close tolerances according to DOE specifications.

Skills

Proficiency with G‑codes

Experience using SolidWorks

Machining with HAAS 4‑5 axis machines

Ability to interpret drawings and perform calculations

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Fusion 360

Job description

Job Overview

American Fabrication, an employee‑owned company, is recruiting a Machinist. Standard shifts run Monday through Thursday. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual equipment, CNC mills, and lathes.
• Design, build, and set up tooling and fixtures for machining operations.
• Write and edit CNC programs using SolidWorks, CAD, and Fusion 360.
• Program and operate HAAS machines with 4‑5 axes, setting G‑codes and machine speeds and feed rates.
• Must be able to fabricate parts with close tolerances according to DOE and naval specifications.
• Estimate, quote, and schedule production and prototype work.
• Machine, assemble, test prototype devices, equipment, and tooling per verbal or written specifications.
• Collaborate with customers’ engineers, technicians, and the account team.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Drug‑screening clearance.
• Proficiency with G‑codes, HAAS 4‑5 axis machines.
• Experience using SolidWorks, CAD, and Fusion 360.
• Ability to interpret drawings, solid models, sketches, and mandatorily perform calculations including trigonometry.
• Demonstrate aptitude through skills testing.
• Self‑directed, requires little supervision.
• Preferred: Government contract machining experience.

Benefits

Health insurance, paid leave, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, and employee ownership ESOP benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer.