Senior Master Machinist: Precision CNC & Manual

Subcritical Systems Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Subcritical Systems Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on Master Machinist to fabricate and assemble precision components for the Energy Amplifier project. You will work in a high-precision machine shop using CNC and manual equipment to produce parts from challenging metals.

This fully in-person role requires a decade of machining experience, blueprint interpretation, and a track record of tool and die work. The role includes training junior machinists and shaping shop capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as a Machinist, Tool and Die.
• Experience operating manual and CNC machining and grinding equipment.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• Experience with a range of metals beyond SS or Al.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, tolerances, and machining principles.
• Skill in tooling repair techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, 3D CAD models, and specs.
• Operate CNC and manual machines to produce precision components.
• Fit and assemble pieces per engineering specs.
• Test and maintain tooling and dies.
• Record measurements with micrometers, calipers, gauges.
• Specify shop machines, tools, fixtures, and processes.
• Train junior machinists.

Skills

Machining knowledge

Blueprint reading

CNC & manual machining

Precision measurement

Metalworking

Analytical problem solving

Geometry/Trig/Algebra

Education

Associate degree

Tools

CNC machines

Manual tooling

EDM

Micrometers/Calipers

Job description

Subcritical Systems Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on Master Machinist to fabricate and assemble precision components for the Energy Amplifier project. You will work in a high-precision machine shop using CNC and manual equipment to produce parts from challenging metals.

This fully in-person role requires a decade of machining experience, blueprint interpretation, and a track record of tool and die work. The role includes training junior machinists and shaping shop capabilities.