Senior R&D Machinist

Job Title: Senior R&D Machinist


Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior R&D Machinist opportunity located onsite in Woodinville, WA.



Job Responsibilities:

Machine high quality, precision parts and tooling in a variety of materials (e.g. 304/316 SS, Nickel 200, Copper 101, superalloy/refractory materials)

Handle material from rough stock to finished parts

Set up and operate conversational equipment (ProtoTrak Lathe and Mill)

Set up and operate a CNC lathe and mill

Design and fabricate custom tools and fixtures

Study drawings, schematics, engineering information, or sample parts to determine product dimensions and tolerances as well as best method and sequence of operations needed to fabricate parts

Assist engineers and designers with design activities and make suggestions relating to machining and fabrication of parts and assemblies

Help maintain shop equipment, inventory, and supplies

Train coworkers on machine shop equipment and safety procedures

Assist in other work areas, including but not limited to performing and assisting with test setup and equipment assembly

Examine machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose any sources of trouble

Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

 High school education or equivalent

6-10 years of experience as a prototype machinist in a commercial environment

Experience with metrology tools such as gauges, calipers, and micrometers 

Hands-on experience with the operation of manual or ProtoTRAK machines

Experience with CAM Software and programing parts

Understanding and experience with reading imperial and metric dimensions and tolerances, including GD&T

Experience using outside and inside micrometers, vernier calipers, and vernier height and depth gauges

Understanding of how to select and prepare appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used for machining work in both soft materials (e.g., plastic, copper, aluminum, etc.) as well as superalloy/refractory materials (e.g., Molybdenum, Tungsten, Inconel, etc.)

Experience designing alignment and holding fixtures, 3 and 4-jaw chucks, attachments, and materials onto machines

Excellent problem-solving skills and solution orientation

Impeccable written and verbal communication

 Ability and enthusiasm to work as part of a highly collaborative, dynamic, and diverse team 

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as chat and teleconferencing applications (e.g. Teams, Slack)

Preferred Qualifications:

Vocational Technical Training

Experience working in a startup environment

Experience using and maintaining CNC machines and TRAK mill/lathe

Knowledge of multi-axis CNC milling and turning

Experience with modern CAM software (Autodesk-Fusion 360, MasterCAM, or similar)

Experience machining refractory metals

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract

Location: Onsite Required

Pay Rate: $42-45/h

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.