Lead Machinist (CO, Denver)

Starfire Energy is a clean energy company that walks the walk.

We are a Colorado Public Benefit Corporation.

Our focus is the generation of carbon-free ammonia (NH3) and derived fuels.

We have a proprietary and flexible process for making ammonia from air, water, and clean energy.

Our ammonia cracker then produces an ammonia-hydrogen blend fuel or pure hydrogen.

The emissions from ammonia fuel are nitrogen and water.

We are providing a completely CO2-free way to make and use fuel for long term energy storage, transportation, and heat applications.

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As a high-growth, start-up organization, we offer the unique opportunity for you to contribute in many facets of the business and advance your career.

You will enter a small, dynamic company that is executing aggressive growth, and you will help commercialize clean technologies that will become a part of the world?s energy infrastructure.

We value creativity and integrity and we plan for sustainability in all that we do.

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Working without appreciable direction, the Lead Machinist will be required to work from complex drawings, sketches, CAD models, and/or verbal instructions to facilitate the manufacture of parts and assemblies by programming, setting up, and operating manual and CNC mills and lathes, EDM and a variety of general machine shop tooling. They will manufacture complex parts made from different materials with exacting tolerances. Selected candidates will work in a team environment to provide fabrication services for a variety of customers both internal and external to the Starfire Energy. As Lead Machinist, you must be able to act as a lead for special projects and review activities of/for other machinists.

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This position is not eligible for work visa (H-1B), and employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID.

Drawings & Specifications Ability to read and interpret drawings and sketches which use Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols to determine design factors such as size, shape, position and arrangement of features and parts comprising assemblies.

Must have the ability to interpret and calculate specifications for project implementation and for verifying the end product meets requirements.

Machining Advanced ability to create 3D models using CAD software and the corresponding tool paths using CAM software along with intermediate knowledge of G&M Codes.

You must be able to apply this knowledge to produce parts using conventional, CNC (to include 4 and 5 axis work), and advanced manufacturing techniques for parts with a high degree of difficulty and tight tolerances, typically +/- .0005?.

Skilled knowledge of applied mathematics and proficiency in understanding machining processes, tools, and operations to obtain various tolerances is required.

You must also be proficient in applied material properties and be willing to work with and hazardous materials.

Customer Service Demonstrated ability to maintain and grow excellent team/customer relations through good verbal and written communication skills.

At this level you must have the ability to effectively supervise the work of other machinists and maintain a safe work posture in a machine shop environment.

implementing policies and procedures for working safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Dimensional Inspections Ability to perform basic precision measurements on parts using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, verniers, and others.

Tools & Operating Knowledge Ability to operate manual and powered lifting equipment/ devices.

Communication, Teamwork, and Safety Demonstrated effectiveness in communication and teaming with peers, customers, and technicians as appropriate to achieve or negotiate work requirements.

Ability to follow policies and procedures for working safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Completion of other duties, as assigned.

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