Machinist - Next-Gen Energy Storage Manufacturing

Form Energy; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Stock options

Holistic benefits package

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Form Energy is hiring a Machinist to join our manufacturing operations team at the Weirton facility. This role will help develop and launch our Form Factory 1, Maker Space (Machine Shop), for our first-its-kind, advanced battery manufacturing.

You will work with cross-functional teams, using traditional machine shop equipment and new technology like 3D printing, collaborating to enable quick fabrication turnaround and scalable production in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly.
• Proven knowledge of safety protocols.
• Experience with CAD, 3D printing, and Fusion 360.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machining equipment (lathes, mills, laser cutters, 3D printers, etc.)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and manufacture parts
• Review drawings, instructions, blueprints, or samples to ensure accurate production
• Take precise measurements for cutting or shaping
• Select the appropriate machine and settings for a given task
• Check output for quality assurance and documents or discard defects
• Identify the need for and perform machine maintenance and minor repairs

Skills

Machine tools experience

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Education

Apprenticeship or vocational training

Tools

Fusion 360

3D printing

CAD software

Job description

Form Energy is hiring a Machinist to join our manufacturing operations team at the Weirton facility. This role will help develop and launch our Form Factory 1, Maker Space (Machine Shop), for our first-its-kind, advanced battery manufacturing.

You will work with cross-functional teams, using traditional machine shop equipment and new technology like 3D printing, collaborating to enable quick fabrication turnaround and scalable production in a fast-paced startup environment.