Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

Draper’s machine shop specializes in high mix low volume work in areas such as Defense, Space, Microelectronics, and Biomedical. Our Instrument Maker is a highly skilled machinist who demonstrates an exceptional level of workmanship and machining mastery.

They are an expert in CAD/CAM programming, fixturing, and operating commonly used CNC machine tools to fabricate instrument hardware to extremely tight tolerances of +/- .0002 or better when required. An instrument maker works without supervision, can mentor and teach other machinists, and can interface directly with engineering to develop new and innovative machining solutions. Instrument makers execute with the highest level of quality and workmanship and can recognize and mitigate potential issues through drawing review and machining process development.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

Program, setup, and operate manual and CNC machines to fabricate instrument quality hardware.

Maintain tolerances of +/- .0002 or better when required.

Execute work based on instructions provided in the form of drawings, solid models, sketches and verbal instructions.

Mentor and teach other machinists.

Work with engineering to prevent manufacturing issues and develop new machining processes.

Adhere to all shop safety rules.

Maintain a clean and professional work space.

Skills/Abilities

Expert in CAD/CAM programming, preferably with experience in GibbsCAM, PowerMill or ESPRIT (EDM).

Ability to produce high quality parts from raw materials start to finish.

Expert in understanding and interpreting GD&T.

Preferred machine experience includes 3 and 5 axis CNC milling, CNC cylindrical grinding, wire and sinker EDM, CNC mill/turn lathe, and CNC surface grinding.

Experience with materials including aluminums, stainless steels, machinable ceramics, titanium, pure beryllium, plastics, and other ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.

Ability to adapt and adjust to rapidly changing priorities, tight deadlines, and unique program requirements.

Education
Graduation from a two year day technical machinist course or four year vocational technical high school.

Experience
Minimum of 15 years of applicable experience working to tight tolerances on high quality precision hardware.

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.