Senior CNC Machinist: Haas Expert, 5-Axis & Equity

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off

Parental Leave

Competitive Salary

401(k) Plan

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch

Job summary

Saronic Technologies seeks a Senior Machinist to independently set up and operate CNC machines in a fast-paced hybrid R&D/production environment. You’ll read drawings, select tooling, and troubleshoot to ensure first article through production runs with a focus on accuracy and safety.

The role requires Haas lathe/mill setup, Haas controls, and experience with 5-axis machining; Okuma controls and CNC programming are a plus. Strong math and English are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in the setup and operation of CNC machines.
• Journeyman level proficiency with required CNC machines.
• Proficiency with Haas lathes and mills, and Haas CNC controls (required).
• Ability to read precision measuring instruments including comparators, indicators, calipers, and micrometers.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations using fractions, decimals, trigonometry, and geometry as required by machining operations.
• Ability to read and write English at the level required for company shop documentation; must demonstrate math and English proficiency through company testing as required.
• Education generally equivalent to a journeyman trade school graduate.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clear written and verbal communication, particularly with programmers and supervisors.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in an environment where improper attention to setup or processing can result in significant equipment damage or lost man‑hours.
• 5‑axis machining experience (preferred).
• Experience with Okuma CNC controls (preferred).
• CNC programming experience (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Completely and independently set up CNC machines, making required adjustments to tooling, collets, work holding, and related components
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems related to the setup and operation of tooling, work holding, and auto-loading CNC machine tools
• Read and interpret drawings, programs, and supporting documentation to visualize required machining and determine sequence of operations
• Input programs to the CNC consistent with setup procedure, and perform dry runs to verify setup prior to production run
• Recognize and report errors in programming and operations, collaborating with programmers, supervisors, and other personnel to correct them
• Maintain responsibility for job order accuracy and productivity throughout the production run, not just at setup
• Verify work using precision measuring instruments including comparators, indicators, calipers, and micrometers, and confirm accuracy of parts produced
• Perform Total Productive Maintenance and daily machine care to prevent equipment damage and lost production hours
• Communicate quality concerns and work‑in‑progress timing issues to appropriate personnel when they affect production schedules
• Train machinists of equal or lower classification in CNC setup and operation, as well as company methods, production workflow, and tracking procedures
• Participate actively in problem solving, team building, and continuous improvement of process, productivity, and quality
• Apply initiative and ingenuity in adapting tooling and shop aids to complete operations, and suggest improvements to workflow and equipment operation
• Maintain good housekeeping and adhere to and enforce company safety rules
• Take on additional work as current tasks are completed, and perform other work‑related tasks as needed

Skills

5-axis machining

Haas controls

Reading drawings

CNC troubleshooting

Education

Journeyman trade school graduate

Tools

Haas lathe

Haas mill

Okuma controls

Job description

Saronic Technologies seeks a Senior Machinist to independently set up and operate CNC machines in a fast-paced hybrid R&D/production environment. You’ll read drawings, select tooling, and troubleshoot to ensure first article through production runs with a focus on accuracy and safety.

The role requires Haas lathe/mill setup, Haas controls, and experience with 5-axis machining; Okuma controls and CNC programming are a plus. Strong math and English are essential to succeed.