Machinist (Diamond Turn) - LLJP00001554 at Softworld Inc

Job Title: 80856 - Machinist

Job Location: Lexington MA 02420

Onsite Requirements:

• Diamond Turning
• Fabrication
• Milling and Turning

Job Description:

• The ideal candidate is a talented, creative, and motivated individual with a strong aptitude for problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and time management skills with enthusiasm, aptitude, and willingness to learn new state-of-the-art technologies and software.
• Given the nature of working in an ultra-high precision environment, meticulous attention to detail is paramount in the successful execution and delivery of high-quality hardware that's instrumental to program success.
• The position supports ultra-high precision optical and mechanical fabrication typical of sub-micron accuracy using a diamond turning lathe and accompanying metrology equipment; while an ideal candidate will have some exposure to these technologies, a strong desire, and willingness to learn is more important as the client will provide training on the portfolio of machines and equipment necessary to the operation of this critical area.
• The candidate will also be responsible for setup, operation, teardown, cleanup, and maintaining equipment while also keeping a clean and organized workspace. The position may occasionally require working extended hours (overtime) as required to meet important program milestones.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience applicable experience required in both milling and turning subtractive manufacturing technologies (manual and CNC)
• Competency in reading a mechanical drawing and basic understanding of GD&T
• Ability to design and fabricate basic fixtures
• Experience using basic hand tools and inspection equipment, such as:
• Calipers, thread/pin gages, micrometers, dial indicator, etc…
• Previous experience with the following (or similar) software:
• CAM software (CAMWorks or hyperMILL)
• 3D modeling (SolidWorks)
• MS Office (Excel. Word, Outlook)
• Enthusiastic to learn new fabrication and metrology technologies
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Desired Skills:

• Diamond turning lathe (Nanotech 350FG)
• Non-contact profilometer (measurements of surface roughness of optical components), Interferometer (Zygo)
• Graduation from a two-year technical school [GM0M1]
• Exposure to and basic understanding of G-code and macros
• Digital fabrication tools such as Model Based Definition (MBD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

** This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role. **