Senior Machinist

Senior Machinist

Agile Space Industries is seeking a Senior Machinist to support the production of rocket engines at our manufacturing center in beautiful Durango, Colorado. This position may be eligible for a relocation benefit to help you call beautiful Durango home.

In this role, you will work with our Manufacturing Director to maintain the facilities that support the machining, assembly, and delivery of high-quality rocket hardware for in-space propulsion and R&D applications.

Responsibilities

• Operate lathes, mills, and surface grinders
• Perform inspections using metrology equipment
• Provide feedback on engineering drawings to improve machinability
• Maintain equipment
• Assemble hardware as needed
• Follows all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of safety equipment and relevant safety procedures
• Meets job standard times with minimal supervision
• Basic Troubleshooting skills and must be able to recognize production problems such as out-of-tolerance machining, poor finishes, damaged or worn cutters, and tooling
• Working both independently and collaboratively within a team of individual contributors to enable every member to succeed in their respective tasks
• Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Lead, train, or mentor others by providing regular technical direction and oversight on machine tools, controllers, and manufacturing processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 8+ years of machining experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to self-direct work
• Computer skills such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel, etc

Preferred Responsibilities

• Experience with CNC or conversational machines
• Proficiency with CAD and CAM
• Experience with machining forged, cast, or 3D printed parts
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in team environments
• Seeks to constantly improve and optimize facilities

Physical Demands

• Sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Walk for reasonable distances in performing the work.
• Lift / carry objects weighing up to 25lbs routinely unassisted and 50 lbs. on occasion in performing the work.
• Pull or push objects weighing up to 25lbs routinely unassisted and 50 lbs. on occasion in performing the work.
• Grasp objects utilizing the fingers (fine motor manipulation).
• Reach for objects above the head or below the waist.
• Stoop or crouch by bending at the waist or by bending the legs.
• Withstand exposure to constant or intermittent high noise levels

Work Environment & Conditions

• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection (varies based on tasks)
• Safety shoes

Salary: $39-$56 an hour

• Occasional overtime to meet business needs
• Hourly rate for this position will be determined based on the applicant's education, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and will be compared with internal equity along with market data for this position. This position may be eligible for an annual bonus through the company bonus program.
• This position may also be eligible to receive a Relocation bonus, payable as a taxable lump sum, in accordance with the Agile Relocation Policy.

Work Schedule : Full Time

Location : Durango, CO

Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged, as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.

What You'll Love About Us: Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family including generous health coverage, dental and vision plans, Flexible Time Off, parental leave, and a 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%. We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Disclaimer: Agile is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to support our team members as they take on challenging, mission-driven work. The benefits listed in this job description are applicable to full-time employees. Part-time, temporary, or other non-full-time employees may have different benefit eligibility in accordance with company policy and applicable plan terms.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Agile, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity with us.

Reasonable Accommodation: At Agile, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at Agile Space Industries. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Recruitment Notice: Agile Space Industries is not partnering with external recruiters or agencies at this time. Please do not contact our staff directly regarding open positions. All candidates must apply through our official application process to be considered.