Machinist III

Kairos Power

Alameda, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$46–$52 Per Hour

SKILLS

Alternative Energy, Blueprints, Boring, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Cutting Tools, Documentation, Energy Engineering, Establish Priorities, Forklift, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Hand Tools, Hazardous Materials Clean-Up, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High Tech Industry, Lathe, Machine Tool, Machining, Machining Operations, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Mathematics, Milling Machine, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Production Control, Quality Metrics, SolidWorks, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Test Fixtures, Traceability

LOCATION

Alameda, CA

POSTED

3 days ago

Company Overview

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world's transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people's quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Job Summary

Kairos Poweris seeking a highly skilled and motivated Machinist with experience setting up, programming, and operating a variety of multi-axis machine tools including lathes, milling machines, boring machines, and grinders to produce precision parts and components from both metallic and nonmetallic materials. Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints and technical drawings, selecting appropriate tooling and materials, and ensuring all work meets tight tolerances and quality standards. The Machinist creates and edits NC programs for CNC machines, performs in-process inspections, and adjusts setups as needed to maintain accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

Job Planning

Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determines sequence of operations.
Establishes work coordinate systems and tooling offsets.
Creates work holding methods and plans for all machine operations.

Machine Setup and Operation

Positions and secures workpiece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures.
Sets up and operates machines and equipment other than machine tools.
Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined workpiece to specifications.

Programming

Creates and edits NC programs using industry software such as MasterCam.

Production Control

Maintains compliance with internal quality standards and proficiently utilizes job scheduling software to track production and shop floor operations.

Documentation

Completes and maintains accurate job travelers and first article inspection reports to ensure documentation compliance and traceability throughout the manufacturing process.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required, along with 5+ years of relevant machining experience (including mill, lathe, 3-axis, 5-axis, and live-tooling); or an equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of CAM-CAD software and G-Code; Experience in Solidworks is a plus
Ability to create and edit machining programs CAM software (Mastercam preferred)
Understanding of basic and advanced GD&T such as: tolerancing, flatness, parallelism, thread tolerances, profile tolerances, perpendicularity
Ability to work with shop mathematical concepts to practical situations
Ability to maintain and use precision measuring tools such as: Vernier Calipers, Micrometers, Height gages, Gauge Pins, Gauge Blocks, Thread Gauges, etc.
Knowledge and understanding of CNC cutting tool selections. cutting tool surface footage, and chip load feed rates
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to utilize computers and company-specific software, including timekeeping tools, training platforms, and work order systems to perform daily responsibilities effectively
Ability to work with highly collaborative team
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others
Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues

Physical Demands

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 25 pounds in all directions
Communicating with others to exchange information
Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
Use hand tools
Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams

Environmental Conditions

Noisy environments
Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
Color identification: detecting, distinguishing, recognizing and identifying colors
Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

Travel

Certification

Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification

Additional Requirements

Occasionally requires overtime
Occasionally requires working weekends
Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
Occasionally requires non-standard work-week hours
Occasionally requires working 2nd shift, beginning at 4:30pm local time
Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

The hourly range for this position is $46 to $52 for employees working onsite at our locations in Richmond, CA and Alameda, CA (headquarters). The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.

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About our Benefits

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:

Competitive compensation packages
Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Paid Vacation
401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)

Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.

Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.

Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy's general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply.

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