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CNC Machinist, Project Kuiper

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
Redmond, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

DESCRIPTION

Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we’ve designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Export Control Requirement : Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities

  • Setup and operate 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centers
  • Perform in process part inspection using micrometers, calipers, height gages and on machine probing.
  • Provide feedback to programmers and management for process improvements
  • Make necessary adjustments to offsets and maintain part quality throughout the run.
  • Intermediate knowledge of tool holders, cutting tools, boring bars, fixtures, inserts and other accessories used on various machines.
  • Experience with a variety of materials (aluminum, stainless steels, titanium and nickel based alloys)
  • Capable of lifting / moving 30-50 lbs

The starting pay for this role in Washington State is up to $42 / hour and employees are eligible for incremental raises based on tenure. A full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits are provided. This information is provided per the Washington State Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.

A day in the life

The successful candidate will have extensive experience machining tight tolerance aerospace components. The desired candidate will have experience in a fast paced machining environment and will have the ability to respond quickly to interruptions and requests to support test teams.

About the team

The Kuiper machine shop provides development fabrication capabilities as well as future production machining. These operations occur in our Redmond facilities.

We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast paced, start-up like environment. To be successful you need to be highly motivated and detail oriented while showing the highest standards of execution.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1 years of machine shop experience operating CNC equipment (multi-axis mills, lathes, routers…).
  • 1 years experience machining tight tolerance, high value components
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Demonstrated analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management System
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts
  • Excellent blueprint reading skills including GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-2009 standard.
  • Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

    Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https : / / amazon.jobs / content / en / how-we-hire / accommodations for more information. If the country / region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,120 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $87,360 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits. For more information, please visit https : / / www.aboutamazon.com / workplace / employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

    Salary : $81,120 - $87,360

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