Senior Mill-Turn Machinist
Kairos PowerAlameda, Canada
Full Time
Posted October 10, 2025
$120k - $179k· Est.
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
Kairos Power is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Mill-Turn Machinist experienced with multitask machining operations, including dual spindle lathes or mill-turn machines.
Key Responsibilities
- Interprets blueprints along with 3D models to develop NC programs, design fixturing, plan machining sequences, and operate CNC machines to produce precision components.
- MultiAxis programming with industry Software for CAD/CAM such as MasterCam.
- Creates safe workholding methods and plans for work coordinates or tooling before any machine operations.
- Set up, operation and programing of a wide range of component sizes to deliver parts to meet internal deadlines or quality requirements.
- Operate shop-related machines and equipment such as band saws, hand tools, and measuring equipment when preparing material.
- Selects appropriate jaws or creates custom workholding while utilizing primarily hydraulic chucks on main and sub spindles in mill-turn machines.
- Monitor machine operations and interpret G and M codes to verify accuracy of machined workpiece to specifications; make adjustments as needed anywhere that can be improved.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment to keep associated paperwork organized and prevent loss of stock or tooling.
- Identify and resolve machining challenges independently and assist others as needed.
- Executes rigging, material movement and setup of large (>1,000 lb) machined parts following established safety protocols.
- Performs precision machining operations on parts and components within multi-process assemblies, including components that have undergone prior processes such as welding, rolling, and forming, contributing to a continuous and complex manufacturing workflow.
- Maintains compliance with internal quality standards and proficiently utilizes job scheduling software to track production and shop floor operations.
- Completes and maintains accurate job travelers and first article inspection reports to ensure documentation compliance and traceability throughout the manufacturing process.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required, along with a 5+ years of relevant machining experience (including mill, lathe, 3-axis, 5-axis, and live-tooling); or an equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience.
- Experience in rigging, material movement and setup of large machined parts and supporting lift plans for movement of large material and parts.
- Experience in reading and interpreting engineering and assembly drawings.
- Experience with mill-turn environment in MasterCam a plus.
- Experience with live centers or steady rests on long parts a plus.
- Experience with Okuma Multus, DMG Mori NTX or Mazak Integrex
- Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD platforms to assist with understanding part geometry and communicating with engineering teams is a plus.
- Proficient programming with CAM software (Mastercam preferred).
- Sometimes requires working weekends
- Often requires schedule flexibility
- Often requires non-standard work-week hours
- Often requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines
- The hourly range for this position is $49 to $58 for employees working onsite at our locations in Richmond, CA and Alameda, CA (headquarters). The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.
Benefits & Perks
- We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
- Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.
- Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810
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