Machinist

Machinist

Standard Nuclear is seeking a highly skilled Machinist to join our team in developing advanced fuel and radioisotopes power solutions for earth and space. This position is ideal for an individual who brings a strong foundation in traditional machining and CNC operations and has shown the ability to learn on the fly. In this role, you will play a key role in developing custom equipment for our planned commercial-scale fuel production equipment and radioisotopes and power projects.


Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate manual and CNC machining equipment to produce precision components to exact specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documents to plan machining operations.
• Develop and optimize CNC programs and toolpaths for custom parts.
• Select appropriate materials, tools, and machining strategies based on job requirements.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet required tolerances and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to refine manufacturing processes and improve shop efficiency.
• Design and build test fixtures and apparatuses for evaluating mechanical components and systems.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Comply with all environmental health and safety, radiation protection, and quality assurance requirements at Standard Nuclear.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize mechanical components for various applications.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with traditional machining methods (lathe, mill, drill press, etc.).
• Strong proficiency with CNC equipment, including the creation and modification of programs, tooling, and fixturing.
• Demonstrated ability to manufacture custom, one-off components and prototypes.
• Solid understanding of machining principles, tolerances, feeds, and speeds for a variety of materials.
• A demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new techniques and technologies in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience maintaining CNC milling equipment
• Experience in the nuclear industry or other high-specification manufacturing environments.
• Background in machining graphite or similarly challenging materials.
• Experience with machine shop layout and design, including equipment selection and workflow optimization.

Standard Nuclear embraces equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.