CNC Machinist III

Pick a challenge that is bigger than your lifetime.

New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at Nutcracker. We are an early-stage company looking at mRNA and its production in a completely different way. We are challenging the conventional and merging both innovative science with engineering to not just save lives, but to improve the manufacturing and delivery of critical health solutions. Yes, as our name implies, we are working to crack some of the toughest scientific and engineering nuts out there. If you are driven to discover, create, and inspire something that moves science and technology forward, and lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready to be a Nutcracker.

• Responsible for executing, prioritizing and completing all required machining work orders on-time while meeting all quality requirements
• Oversees all machine shop equipment maintenance and repairs
• Manages all machine shop spare component inventory
• Operates all micro-precision machining work centers safely and efficiently
• Programs all tool pathing utilizing CAM software
• Troubleshoots and resolves all challenges in machining operations and improves quality and throughput
• Maintains component specifications while working with complex, tight tolerance parts of various thermoplastic and other misc. materials
• Initiates discussions with engineering team members to recommend new design best-practices for machined components
• Participates in meetings and acts as the company machining process SME both cross-functionally and within the consumables manufacturing department
• Other responsibilities within the scope of the machining operations as required 

• Extensive experience programming and operating high precision CNC machining work centers in both a prototype and production environment
• Experience with micro-machining of tight tolerance plastic parts is a plus
• 5 years of CNC machining experience preferred
• Proficiency with both SolidWorks and Fusion360 CAM software programs
• Experience working in a GMP or similar regulated environment within the medical device or biotech industry is a plus
• Hands-on approach with practical working ability to operate CNC machines confidently and safely in a fast-paced and quality sensitive environment using independent decision-making skills
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well independently and with other team members is essential  
• Ability to use MS Office suite and other applications as needed to meet all daily operational needs
• Strong ability to be innovative in advanced and new machining techniques

Nutcracker Therapeutics is an early stage life science company building a workplace where highly collaborative and diverse teams thrive.  If your best work is performed in a fast-paced entrepreneurial work environment where meaningful work is mastered each day, we’d love to hear from you. 

Nutcracker Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, as such, we do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (as defined under California law), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), taking or requesting  statutorily protected leave, or any other basis protected by law. 

Agency Disclaimer:

Nutcracker Therapeutics, Inc. (hereafter, Nutcracker) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Nutcracker Careers page or a Nutcracker social media post.  Recruiters, agencies and other persons need to have written agreement with Nutcracker, and written approval from a Nutcracker Human Resources representative, to submit resumes for a specific position in order to receive credit.  Nutcracker will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited resumes and without a written agreement. Nutcracker explicitly reserves the right to hire said candidate(s) without any financial or other obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Nutcracker.

Salary : $120,000 - $145,000