CNC Machinist

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate multi-axis CNC mills and lathes, including 3-, 4-, and 5-axis equipment
• Perform complete setups including tooling, offsets, workholding, and prove-outs
• Machine complex, tight-tolerance aerospace components from a variety of materials
• Interpret blueprints, GD&T, models, and work instructions
• Support prototype and short-run production machining
• Perform drilling, tapping, milling, turning, and finishing operations
• Inspect parts during machining to maintain quality and tolerance requirements
• Deburr and finish parts as needed
• Maintain machines and work areas, including chip management and basic preventative care
• Collaborate with programmers and engineers to improve processes and efficiency
• Support continuous improvement and safe shop operations

Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• 5–10+ years of CNC machining experience (setup and operation)
• Experience setting up and running multi-axis mills and/or lathes
• Strong blueprint reading and shop math skills
• Experience with tight tolerance aerospace or precision parts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 5-axis machining and/or mill-turn equipment
• Prototype or short-run machining experience
• G-code editing and troubleshooting
• Mastercam or CAM exposure
• Experience with aluminum, stainless, titanium, etc.
• Strong understanding of tooling, feeds/speeds, and workholding

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary + Equity-Based Compensation
• Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
• Health and Wellness Stipend
• Commuter Benefits

About the Company

Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations, focusing on low-cost, operationally flexible, and distributed space missions.