Senior Machinist 3: Precision Prototyping & Production

HPD; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

EAP

short-term and long-term disability

life insurance

401(k)

ESPP and paid time off

Job summary

FormFactor in Boulder, CO is seeking a skilled Machinist 3 to support development and manufacture of precision components for advanced technology applications. You will work with engineering and quality teams to deliver high-quality tooling through both manual and CNC processes.

The role requires expertise in GD&T, tooling selection, and CMM-based inspection, with a focus on prototype and low-to-mid volume production in a high-mix environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in prototype development and production manufacturing.
• Strong GD&T interpretation and tooling knowledge.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, operate, and troubleshoot CNC milling machines, lathes, and machining centers.
• Perform manual machining operations and use conventional equipment.
• Develop and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software.
• Manufacture prototype and production parts from drawings and specs.
• Interpret drawings and GD&T requirements precisely.
• Select tooling, workholding, and cutting parameters per material.
• Conduct dimensional inspections with precision instruments and CMMs.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with specs.
• Suggest process improvements to boost productivity and reduce setup times.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to solve problems.

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

Haas CNC machines

Job description

FormFactor in Boulder, CO is seeking a skilled Machinist 3 to support development and manufacture of precision components for advanced technology applications. You will work with engineering and quality teams to deliver high-quality tooling through both manual and CNC processes.

The role requires expertise in GD&T, tooling selection, and CMM-based inspection, with a focus on prototype and low-to-mid volume production in a high-mix environment.