Machinist III

Job Highlights

Title	Machinist III
Type	Full Time
Experience	Required
Function	Manufacturing
Location	Richmond, CA, United States
Company	Kairos Power

Company Profile

Kairos Power provides advanced reactor solutions, engineering services, testing capabilities, and clean energy technologies designed to accelerate safe, affordable decarbonization.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a 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 non-metallic materials. The responsibilities include interpreting blueprints and technical drawings, selecting appropriate tooling and materials, and ensuring all work meets tight tolerances and quality standards.

Creates and edits NC programs for CNC machines, performs in-process inspections, and adjusts setups as needed to maintain accuracy and efficiency.

Education Level

• High School Diploma or GED (required), along with 5+ years of relevant machining experience (including mill, lathe, 3-axis, 5-axis, and live-tooling)
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience

Work Experience

• Possess work-related experience

License/Certification

• Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification

Duties/Responsibilities

Job Planning-

• Creates workholding methods and plans for all machine operations.
• Establishes work coordinate systems and tooling offsets.
• 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.

Machine Setup/Operation-

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

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

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

Work Environment

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

Safety/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, including face masks, face shields, gloves, and safety shoes

Physical Demands

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

Benefits/Perks

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

Employer’s Statement

Kairos Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.