Prototype Machinist/ Tool & Die Maker

Voxel Innovations, Inc.•Knightdale, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Voxel is a growing advanced manufacturing company focused on Pulsed Electrochemical Machining (PECM). This role is for a Prototype Machinist/ Tool & Die Maker who can take complex engineering concepts and turn them into real, accurate, working hardware. The individual will program, set up, machine, inspect, and improve complex one-off and low-volume parts used in Voxel's internal manufacturing processes, including PECM electrodes, tooling, workholding, machine components, test fixtures, and prototype parts. Over time, the role may include precision machining of customer parts. The ideal candidate has real machining experience, strong judgment, and the desire to become excellent, with opportunities for both CNC programmers/machinists and experienced tool-and-die or prototype machinists. This is a full-time position based in Knightdale, NC.

Requirements

5+ years of CNC machining experience, preferably including prototype, toolroom, mold/die, fixture, aerospace, medical, or other precision work. 10+ years experience preferred.
Ability to independently set up and operate CNC mills or lathes, 4/5th axis or EDM work is preferred.
Ability to create CNC programs from scratch using CAM software; Mastercam experience preferred
Strong print reading skills, including GD&T
Experience machining tight-tolerance metal parts, including tolerances below +/-0.001 inch and in materials like stainless steel, titanium, etc.
Experience using a variety of inspection tools including manual/hand tools as well as CMM or vision systems
Ability to work safely, carefully, and independently with limited supervision
Strong attention to detail, integrity, curiosity, and follow-through
Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) due to access to controlled information under U.S. export control laws.

Nice To Haves

10+ years experience preferred.
4/5th axis or EDM work is preferred.
Mastercam experience preferred

Responsibilities

Program CNC parts from scratch using Mastercam, based on prints, models, sketches, or engineering direction
Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, primarily Okuma equipment today, with the ability to learn additional controllers as Voxel adds equipment
Machine tight-tolerance components, including features and fits below +/-0.001 inch when required
Work primarily with stainless steels, along with titanium, aluminum, tool steels, and other engineering materials
Plan machining sequences, workholding, tool selection, inspection approach, and order of operations for prototype and low-volume parts
Design and fabricate simple machining fixtures, soft jaws, workholding, setup aids, and gages as needed
Use manual equipment such as lathes, mills, grinders, saws, and surface grinders to support prototype and toolroom work
Support Mitsubishi wire EDM work, either directly or by helping prepare parts, fixtures, and inspection plans
Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspection using manual inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, bore gages, pin gages, height gages, thread gages, surface plates, and related tools
Use or learn advanced inspection tools including CMMs, vision systems, and other metrology equipment
Read and interpret technical drawings, GD&T, CAD models, setup sheets, and inspection requirements
Collaborate with engineers, machinists, technicians, and quality personnel to improve part designs, manufacturability, inspection methods, and shop practices
Help diagnose machining issues related to tolerance, surface finish, tool wear, workholding, material behavior, or process sequence
Maintain equipment, tooling, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition
Support urgent internal or customer-driven projects when needed
Take on other hands-on technical work as required in a growing advanced manufacturing business