Senior Machinist

Amperesand • Reno, NV

3d • $90,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Amperesand is seeking an autonomous, Senior Machinist. In this role, you will program our Haas VMCs and operate manual lathe and mill occasionally. This role requires high-level experience and precision to create setups for handling tight tolerances, occasionally solving non-routine tasks. Beyond machining, you will act as a technical partner to our internal engineering teams, providing vital Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback, while directly managing shop inventory, tool procurement, and 5S workplace organization standards.

Requirements

• Evidence of a completed High School or GED is required.
• 5+ years of senior-level CNC programming and setup experience on Haas VMCs, plus strong manual lathe skills.
• machining Aluminum, Steel, SST, and Plastics, experience successfully handling hardened materials.
• Consistently capable of holding tight, tolerances on critical high precision components.
• Interpret technical drawings, engineering blueprints, and GD&T symbols accurately.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with engineering teams and clearly articulate technical DFM feedback.
• Experience managing tool/material inventory and implementing or maintaining 5S/Lean methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Machining Technology or equivalent vocational training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program complex parts, create set up and run Haas VMCs.
• Machining prototypes, tools, fixtures, and low-volume runs.
• Safely execute challenging setups to modify critical, high-value components and machine hardened materials while maintaining tight tolerances.
• Partner directly with in-house product design and equipment design groups to review early concepts and provide DFM feedback that optimizes designs for manufacturing.
• Independently order tooling, and raw materials; track usage to maintain minimum material inventory levels.
• Performing routine and preventative maintenance on equipment, including daily operational checks, to ensure proper functioning.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly and safe work area in compliance with all safety standards.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k retirement savings plan through Empower
• Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• 100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED