Description
Job Summary: The Machinist is responsible for the setup, operation, and continuous improvement of CNC machining processes used to produce precision components. This role ensures parts meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and productions schedules while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate CNC machines (lathe, mill, multi-axis as applicable).
- Configure software and adjust machine settings.
- Select, measure, and mount appropriate tools and attachments.
- Monitor machines to ensure adherence to specifications.
- Inspect finished products using precision measurement tools.
- Document production and quality results in required systems/logs.
- Maintain shop cleanliness, 5S standards, and safety compliance.
- Perform basic preventative maintenance.
- Adhere to production schedules and quality standards.
- Run established programs and production jobs.
- Perform minor program edits (offsets, tool wear adjustments).
- Inspect own work using micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, bore gauges.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
- Calculate basic speed and feed rates.
- Work with common and exotic materials.
- Escalate technical issues appropriately.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
- 3+ years running CNC machines, lathes, and/or mills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Technical certification preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and geometric tolerances.
- Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and depth gauges.
- Familiarity with work holding tools, clamps, and fixtures.
- Strong machine-shop math skills.
Work Environment:
- Lift up to 80 lbs. occasionally with or without assistance.
- Prolonged standing and repetitive tasks.
- Regular keyboard and computer use.
- Clear verbal and written communication.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
- Manage detailed work across concurrent production orders.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience running CNC machines, lathes, and/or mills
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Technical certification
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and geometric tolerances
- Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and depth gauges
- Familiarity with work holding tools, clamps, and fixtures
- Strong machine-shop math skills
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds occasionally, with or without assistance
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive tasks
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
What We Do
Qnergy (q-ner–gy) is the world’s leading clean technology manufacturer of Stirling energy systems. The company provides reliable remote power in the 500 to 10,000-Watt range, helping companies improve operational efficiency, decrease cost and reduce emissions. Qnergy has a manufacturing facility in Ogden (UT) and offices in Calgary (Canada) and Houston (TX). Qnergy is the only company that has a Stirling-based, stand-alone power generator; the PowerGen. Thanks to the technology’s unparalleled reliability, major and independent oil and gas companies already rely on the system to meet their remote power needs. The PowerGen has proven itself to be more cost effective than alternatives, thanks to near-zero maintenance costs this has led to significant growth in 2018 and 2019.
