Specter Aerospace is seeking a Prototype Machinist to produce components for hypersonic flight vehicles and ground testing. They will machine a high-mix, low-volume of parts in a prototyping environment.
Responsibilities
Program, set up, and operate various CNC machines (Haas Experience preferred)
as well as experience with manual milling/turning
Inspect finished components to ensure they meet tolerance requirements
Work with engineering teams to advise on design for manufacture
Select appropriate fixtures and tooling for parts
Requirements
High School or Vocational School Diploma or equivalent job experience
Nice to have: CAD/CAM software (Solidworks/HSMWorks CAM/Featurecam)
Lead and optimize CNC machining operations within Romet’s manufacturing facility, driving process improvements, quality, and throughput.
Compensation
Salary Range: $73,500-$100,000
Responsibilities
Improve the performance, capability, and efficiency of CNC machining operations through advanced machining knowledge, process optimization, and hands‑on technical support
Work closely with machinists, production supervisors, quality personnel, and manufacturing engineering to identify opportunities to reduce scrap, improve part quality, increase throughput, and establish robust, repeatable machining processes
Analyze scrap, rework, and dimensional non‑conformance data to identify recurring problems/root causes
Leverage capabilities built in modern CNC machine tools to ensure components are machined correctly the first time, consistently meet drawing specifications with minimal operator intervention, adjustments, or rework
Develop standardized machining practices that produce consistent results across machines and operators
Requirements
Certificate/Diploma or related work experience, machining courses or equivalent experience within a machine shop
CNC Programmer II responsible for creating, optimizing, and verifying CNC programs for milling, lathe, and mill-turn machines in aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize CNC programs in Mastercam for milling, lathe, and mill-turn operations
Use Mastercam and simulation tools to verify programs before machine run
Load, verify, and support machine-side prove-out of programs
Assist with setup and changeover
Improve cycle times, machining efficiency, and manufacturability
Requirements
Nice to have: 5+ years hands-on CNC programming and machining
Nice to have: 3+2 Indexing and true 5-axis simultaneous motion programming
Nice to have: Aerospace or defense manufacturing background
Nice to have: Ability to mentor junior machinists and lead process improvement initiatives
The Senior Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and installation support for a wide range of industrial manufacturing equipment., mechanical systems, and facility infrastructure.
Compensation
Hourly Pay Range (CA Only) $30—45
Responsibilities
Maintain and repair all critical CNC assets to ensure their proper operating condition
Create and carry out preventative maintenance requirements for CNC machines (Haas, DMG, Hermle, and Mazak)
Create and maintain maintenance plans within the approved systems
Maintain and repair additional equipment as needed such as inspection equipment, testing equipment, 3d Printers, Vacuum Pumps, etc.
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