Senior CNC Machinist (Nuclear Energy)

Location: Austin, TX, United States; on-site

Company

hirify.global develops modular nuclear power plants and delivery models designed to reduce the time and cost of deploying reliable, decarbonized baseload energy.

What you will do

• Set up, program, operate, and maintain multi-axis CNC mills and lathes, laser cutters, and high-precision welding equipment.
• Develop, edit, and optimize G-code and CAM programs for efficient, repeatable fabrication of nuclear-grade components.
• Perform high-precision quality control using CMMs, gauges, and GD&T standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and leadership on urgent fabrication priorities, design for manufacturability, and prototype development.
• Design and implement fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids for scalable assembly and testing.
• Manage shop operations, preventive maintenance, safety practices, equipment troubleshooting, and repair documentation.

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on mechanical fabrication and precision machining experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead capacity.
• Advanced proficiency in CNC programming, G-code, CAM software, shop mathematics, and blueprint reading with GD&T.
• Advanced CAD/CAM proficiency.
• Ability to turn concepts into tested prototypes quickly and manage complex fabrication projects with minimal oversight.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work on-site in Austin, Texas.

Nice to have

• Formal apprenticeship or machinist certification.
• Experience with material science, machinability, and tool selection for specialized alloys.
• Specialized TIG/MIG welding knowledge.
• Previous experience as a machine shop supervisor or lead CNC machinist.

Culture & Benefits

• Autonomous ownership of complex fabrication problems from concept through execution.
• Fast-paced, high-growth, high-urgency R&D environment.
• Direct contribution to high-throughput manufacturing and rapid deployment of modular nuclear power plants.
• Emphasis on safety, accountability, ingenuity, and operational excellence.