Senior CNC Machinist — Prototyping & Production Expert

FormFactor Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Quarterly profit-sharing bonuses

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking a Senior Machinist in Boulder, CO to support development and manufacturing of precision components and tooling. The role requires extensive manual and CNC machining expertise, prototype development, process optimization, and collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams.

The candidate will deliver high-quality solutions for continued growth. The position emphasizes responsibility for set-up, programming, operation, and inspection using CNC machines,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience required.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and interpretation of engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, operate, and troubleshoot CNC milling machines, lathes, and machining centers.
• Perform manual machining operations using conventional mills, lathes, and other equipment.
• Develop and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software.
• Manufacture prototype and production parts from drawings and specifications.
• Interpret complex drawings, blueprints, and GD&T requirements.
• Select tooling, workholding, cutting parameters, and strategies.
• Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring instruments and CMMs.
• Verify product quality and compliance with specs.
• Recommend process improvements to increase productivity and reduce setup times.
• Collaborate with engineering, scientific, assembly, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced machinists.

Skills

CNC Machining Operation

Communication

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Inspection Techniques

Machine Maintenance

Machining Lathe

Manual Machining

Microsoft Office

Prototype Machining

Education

Machining trade school certificate, apprenticeship completion, or related technical coursework

Tools

GibbsCAM programming software

HAAS controls

Job description

FormFactor, Inc. is seeking a Senior Machinist in Boulder, CO to support development and manufacturing of precision components and tooling. The role requires extensive manual and CNC machining expertise, prototype development, process optimization, and collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams.

The candidate will deliver high-quality solutions for continued growth. The position emphasizes responsibility for set-up, programming, operation, and inspection using CNC machines,