Prototype Machinist Senior
Core
Fabricate, assemble, and test highly technical research equipment, laboratory instruments, and machine mechanisms from concept designs to finished components.
Role type
Senior prototype machinist (hands-on IC)
Builds
Custom parts and assemblies for ASU professors, research scientists, and peer institution projects
Domain
Higher education research support / Precision manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CNC programming (2.5 to 5-axis mills and lathes), manual machine tool operation, blueprint and CAD interpretation, QA/QC inspection (CMM), fixture and tooling design, material knowledge (metals, plastics, ceramics), tolerance verification
Preferred skills
12+ years in high-precision instrument fabrication, 4 years CAD/CAM and 3D drawing experience, non-destructive testing expertise, industrial safety protocols
Technologies
CNC mills, CNC lathes, CMM, wire EDM, CAD/CAM software, manual milling machines, grinders
Responsibilities
Set up, program, and operate manual and CNC machine tools; read and interpret hand-drawn sketches, CAD prints, and blueprints; inspect assigned work using manual measurement tools to verify tolerance and QA/QC compliance; manufacture fixtures, tooling, and holding jigs; perform routine maintenance and in-house repairs on toolroom machinery; consult with faculty and engineering teams on design parameters and manufacturing feasibility
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC