Senior Metrologist - Machining

Location: Benson, NC, with the role initially based at Johnston Community College's Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Four Oaks, NC and expected to move to Benson, NC

Company

Manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for defense, aerospace, automotive, and other critical industries.

What you will do

• Operate, maintain, and test wire EDM, grinders, mills, lathes, wire saws, and laser equipment.
• Process test samples and parts to internal and external specifications.
• Create, document, and refine processing parameters for different materials.
• Perform first-article and test inspections on processed parts.
• Design custom workholding solutions and establish related SOPs.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians on scheduling and processing plans while maintaining equipment inventory and a safe production area.

Requirements

• Experience with CAD and CAM software.
• Familiarity with G and M code.
• Familiarity with analog and digital inspection and measurement tools.
• Ability to read and generate technical drawings.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Nice to have

• Experience creating custom G-code post processors.
• Experience with multiaxis grinding.
• Experience with laser cutters, waterjets, wire and sinker EDMs, and diamond wire saws.
• Experience with die and toolmaking or automated part loading.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular presence on the production floor is required.
• Ability to climb stairs, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in hot, humid, or noisy environments.
• Use of respirators and other personal protective equipment is required.
• Required fit testing and compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.