Aerospace and Defense, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Grinding, Lathe, Machining, Manufacturing, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Quality Assurance Methodology, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Drawing, Testing
Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency.
As a CNC/EDM machinist you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and testing a variety of machining equipment with a strong focus on grinding and CNC profile cutting.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and operate a variety of CNC equipment including wire EDM, grinders, mills, lathes, wire saws, lasers
- Process a variety of test samples and parts to internal and external specifications
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment
- Create, document, and refine processing parameters for a variety of materials
- Perform first article and test inspections on processed parts
- Design and implement custom Workholding solutions
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians to establish scheduling and processing plans
- Maintain a spare parts and consumables inventory
- Establish SOPs for Workholding and equipment operation
Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience with CAD and CAM software's
- Familiarity with G and M code
- Familiarity with analog and digital inspection and measurement tools
- Read and generate technical drawings
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience creating custom gcode post processors
- Experience with multiaxis grinding
- Experience with laser cutters, waterjets, wire and sinker EDMs, and diamond wire saws
- Experience with die and toolmaking
- Experience with automated part loading