Computer Numerical Control Machinist Senior

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

3d • $22 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Instrument Design and Fabrication Core Facility, is an ASU Knowledge Enterprise Core facility. The Instrument shop is an ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified facility and is seeking to fill a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist Senior position in our research machine shop. We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist to serve as a key technical partner in our research machine shop. In this role, you will collaborate directly with researchers to transform complex research concepts into high-precision prototypes, ensuring the optimal and safe operation of our manufacturing equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Six years of recent machinist experience in a toolroom environment; OR, Completion of a two-year machine tool technology program and 4 years’ toolroom machinist experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Nice To Haves

• Development and design process consulting of 3D CAD model parts, drawings and assemblies.
• Properties of materials generally used in a prototype environment.

Responsibilities

• Custom Fabrication: Fabricate high-precision mechanical components, assemblies, and prototype parts from a wide range of metals, alloys, plastics, and machinable ceramics.
• Precision Inspection: Perform detailed quality assurance (QA/QC) using precision instruments to verify all work meets exact tolerances and research specifications.
• CNC & Manual Operation: Set up, program, and operate 2-axis to 3-axis CNC mills and lathes, along with standard manual toolroom machinery.
• Technical Interpretation: Read and interpret everything from rough hand-drawn sketches to complex CAD-generated blueprints and engineering prints.
• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine maintenance and in-house repairs on all toolroom machinery and supporting shop equipment.
• Safety Compliance: Maintain all required laboratory safety certifications and strictly follow safety protocols during daily shop operations.

Benefits

• ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities; and more.
• health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior