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Machinist - Contract - Weekend Shift

Commonwealth Fusion SystemsManufacturingOperations
Pay
$35–$50/hour
Work mode
On-site
Full Time
Location
Devens, MA
Experience
5+ yrs
Certificate

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$2,230/mo+42% vs US avg
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#15 of 51
185 mild days0 hot · 107 cold
Income tax
#8 of 51
9% top rateMassachusetts

What you need

  • 5 yrs CNC machine trade experience
  • Trade school certification or degree
  • Basic knowledge of G-code
  • CAD programming experience
  • Lift up to 50 lbs

What you'll do

  • Program and operate multiple CNC machines
  • Inspect products using precision measurement equipment
  • Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment
  • Maintain clean workspace using 5S
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems: 
 
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
 
Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.
 
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.
 
Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. 
 
If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Contract Machinist
 
This position will be responsible for machining or modifying parts per use of verbal communication, drawings and solid models using standard machine shop tooling such as 3 axis machining centers, waterjet, Trak mill and lathe, surface grinder and standard equipment.
 
This position is for weekend only.  Work one of the following shifts:
  • Weekend first shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.): 15%
  • Weekend second shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.): 30%

What you'll do:

  • Safely program, set-up and operate multiple CNC equipment with minimal assistance
  • Simultaneously operate more than one CNC machine at a time
  • Read and adhere to all verbal and written processes
  • Inspect product utilizing visual and hand inspection equipment (microscopes, vernier calipers, micrometers, drop indicators, profilometer, etc.)
  • Inspect, change and make offsets to cutting tooling in CNC equipment
  • Use 5S to maintain a clean and safe workspace
  • Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment
  • Interact in a professional manner with coworkers on a daily basis

    • What we’re looking for:

  • Formal trades or apprenticeship programs
  • Higher level trade school certification or degree
  • 5 years experience in CNC machine trade
  • Good computer skills
  • Experience programming with cad
  • Basic knowledge of G-code
  • Strong work ethic and high attention to detail
  • Flexible ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Ability to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
  • Great communication skills
  • Openness to working overtime or to arrange start time to benefit part run times as required
  • Basic knowledge of welding and torches
  • Knowledge of how to use a plasma cutter
  • Basic knowledge of sheet metal fabrication
  • Trained in time management

    • Bonus points for:

  • Knowledge of how to calculate tolerance changes to atmospheric temperature changes in shops (CTE)
  • Full knowledge of Mastercam
  • Experience with Haas machining centers
  • 4 and 5 axis machining experience
  • Waterjet experience
  • EDM (electrical discharge machine) experience

    • Must-have Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
  • Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
    • #LI-Onsite

    At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
     
    We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.
     
    This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

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    About Commonwealth Fusion Systems

    Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is building SPARC, the world's first net-energy fusion machine. Spun out of MIT, they are commercializing compact fusion power plants using high-temperature superconducting magnets to deliver clean, limitless energy.

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