Prototype Machinist: CNC & Manual Expert

Hubbell Lighting Inc; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in the United States seeks an R&D Prototype Machinist to independently program, set up, and operate CNC and manual machinery to manufacture prototypes and development components, collaborating with engineers to support product development, prototype evaluation, testing, and manufacturing improvement activities.

The role emphasizes reading engineering drawings, fabricating tooling and fixtures, and maintaining equipment and shop safety, with a pay rate of $32-$38 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of machining experience in prototype, toolroom, or R&D environment.
• Ability to independently program, set up, and operate CNC equipment.
• Proficiency with manual machining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills, lathes, and other machining equipment.
• Operate manual mills, lathes, saws, drill presses, grinders, and related shop equipment.
• Fabricate, modify, repair, and assemble prototype parts, tooling, fixtures, and test equipment.
• Determine machining methods, tooling, fixturing, and processes for prototype components.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining proficiency

Reading engineering drawings

Tool setup

Quality inspection

Tools

CNC mills & lathes

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Hubbell Incorporated in the United States seeks an R&D Prototype Machinist to independently program, set up, and operate CNC and manual machinery to manufacture prototypes and development components, collaborating with engineers to support product development, prototype evaluation, testing, and manufacturing improvement activities.

The role emphasizes reading engineering drawings, fabricating tooling and fixtures, and maintaining equipment and shop safety, with a pay rate of $32-$38 per hour.