- Program, set up, and operate 5-axis CNC machines (e.g., Haas VMC 3+2) to produce complex aerospace components.
- Work with various materials, including aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, and carbon composites, ensuring exceptional surface finish and dimensional accuracy.
- Create and implement advanced fixturing and work-holding solutions for prototype parts.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback and propose solutions for complex part geometries.
- Conduct in-process inspections and first article verifications using precision measurement instruments.
- Troubleshoot machining issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain and improve the workshop environment, ensuring equipment is well-maintained and processes are documented for knowledge transfer.
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate (vocational or technical training in machining preferred).
- 3+ years of experience in 5-axis CNC machining, with a focus on aerospace or high-precision components.
- Proficiency in CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, HyperMILL, or Fusion 360) and 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX).
- Hands-on experience working with exotic materials such as titanium, Inconel, and carbon fiber composites.
- Proficiency in using precision inspection tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, CMMs).
- Ability to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA.
- Experience designing and fabricating complex fixturing and work-holding solutions.
- Fabrication experience, including hand tools, saws, and welding (GTAW/GMAW with aerospace experience)
- Experience with non-destructive testing tools such as X-ray or eddy current inspection methods.
- Familiarity with GD&T, blueprint interpretation, and tolerance stack-ups.
- 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
- Vision and FSA benefits available
- 3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time
- 10 paid Holidays
- Retirement savings plan – 401(k), with company match
- Equity on the ground floor of a startup
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of experience in 5-axis CNC machining
- Proficiency in CAM software and 3D CAD tools
- Hands-on experience with exotic materials such as titanium and carbon fiber composites
- Proficiency in using precision inspection tools
- Ability to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA
What We Do
We mine asteroids to extract platinum group metals (PGMs) in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than the current terrestrial mining methods. PGMs are critical to advanced manufacturing, clean energy technologies, and sustainable infrastructure, but are rapidly depleting on Earth. Traditional mining for these resources comes at high environmental and financial costs. Extracting these resources from asteroids is more cost-effective and results in zero impact on our planet, contributing to a greener and more profitable Earth. By leveraging advanced technology and innovative engineering, we’re pioneering a pathway to sustainable mining that eliminates the need for extensive land disruption, reduces energy-intensive processes, and significantly lowers carbon emissions.
Why Work With Us
Team members at AstroForge not only contribute to groundbreaking technological advancements but are also empowered to grow personally and professionally. We value diverse perspectives and backgrounds and encourage new ideas and experimentation. Here, you’re part of a historic mission to change how the world thinks about our shared future in space.
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