CNC Programmer (Mill, Lathe & Swiss)

<h3><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>About the Company</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">General Matter is enriching uranium in America.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Our goal is to design, build, and&nbsp;operate&nbsp;the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Our mission is to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel—fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Ultimately, our&nbsp;work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by top-tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">CNC Programmer (Mill, Lathe &amp; Swiss)</span></strong></p> <p data-start="41" data-end="414"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">General Matter is seeking a highly skilled CNC Programmer with deep expertise in 5-axis milling, CNC turning, and Swiss-type lathes with live tooling. This role is responsible for developing and optimizing machining programs that support the transition from prototype development to scalable production of high-precision components in a regulated manufacturing environment.</span></p> <p data-start="416" data-end="685"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The ideal candidate is both highly technical and process-oriented, capable of translating complex engineering designs into robust machining strategies while driving continuous improvement in cycle time, tooling performance, repeatability, and manufacturing scalability.</span></p> <div class="_1rre5xq6 _1f775xq6 _do8z5xq6 _4mh55xq6 _11mkidpf _gzzzidpf _z7alidpf _kkzzidpf _17ulkb7n _1rv1kb7n _hb7ckb7n _40x3kb7n _18nqkb7n _174ukb7n _exurkb7n _kmkbkb7n _1q6pkb7n _1ftxkb7n _1sqlkb7n _12opkb7n _1e0c1txw _4cvr1h6o _1n261q9c _1bah1yb4"> <h3 class="_1rre5xq6 _1f775xq6 _do8z5xq6 _4mh55xq6 _11mkidpf _gzzzidpf _z7alidpf _kkzzidpf _17ulkb7n _1rv1kb7n _hb7ckb7n _40x3kb7n _18nqkb7n _174ukb7n _exurkb7n _kmkbkb7n _1q6pkb7n _1ftxkb7n _1sqlkb7n _12opkb7n _zulpu2gc _1e0c1txw _1bah1y6m _4cvr1h6o _p12f1osq"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Key Responsibilities</span></h3> </div> <div data-testid="issue.views.field.rich-text.customfield_10408"> <div class="_1bsb1osq _a4q3x0bf _1gzc1txw _auuz1h6o _1o4r1hna _osjgidpf _alyvidpf _2g9b12x7 _1bohx0bf _pa3x12x7"> <div class="_otyr1ejb _3tcu1h67" data-component-selector="jira.issue-view.common.inline-edit.compact-wrapper-control"> <div class="_12jb1r31 _1gjeglyw _qrzw1o36"> <ul class="ak-ul" data-local-id="5f95168247d4" data-indent-level="1"> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3" data-local-id="7f2d9503f7a9"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop, prove out, and optimize CNC programs for 5-axis machining centers, CNC lathes, and Swiss-type lathes with live/driven tooling and sub-spindle operations.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="169" data-local-id="b693fe3502db"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Translate engineering models and drawings (GD&amp;T) into manufacturing processes — selecting tooling, work-holding/fixturing, cutting strategies, and machining sequences.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="340" data-local-id="1c7b4e350ca2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Generate and maintain CAM programs, post-processors, tool libraries, and setup sheets; verify programs through simulation/verification before floor release.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="500" data-local-id="fb613c5320f4"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead first-article runs and process prove-out; drive cycle-time reduction, tool-life improvement, and scrap reduction without compromising tolerance or surface finish.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="671" data-local-id="613015f7cb9d"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Author and maintain process documentation — setup sheets, work instructions, tooling lists — to a standard that supports traceability and repeatability.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="827" data-local-id="193491ebb3f2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Partner with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering on tolerance feasibility, inspection planning, and first-article inspection (FAI / AS9102) requirements.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="986" data-local-id="dc3eb531422e"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support equipment commissioning and capability studies as new machine tools are installed during facility ramp-up.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1104" data-local-id="6411cc8d68bd"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mentor machinists and operators on setup, in-process adjustment, and program intent.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="1192" data-local-id="7aa087820b42"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identify and recommend tooling, software, and process improvements to support the transition from prototype to rate production.</span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Basic Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-local-id="5a48b1fb3531" data-indent-level="1"> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3" data-local-id="131a23dd5aba"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">5+ years of CNC programming experience, including hands-on programming of 5-axis milling and Swiss-type lathes with live tooling.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="136" data-local-id="dcdac4640c5d"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency with a major CAM package — Mastercam, Esprit, GibbsCAM, or Fusion 360 — including multi-axis and mill-turn modules.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="267" data-local-id="eee63100977c"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong working knowledge of G-code/M-code, control platforms (e.g., Fanuc, Siemens, Citizen/Star/Tsugami Swiss controls), and post-processor behavior.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="421" data-local-id="28da922f6ecf"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and apply GD&amp;T.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="499" data-local-id="469704a3d44a"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated experience machining precision components in metals such as stainless steels, titanium, aluminum, and/or high-temperature/superalloys.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="650" data-local-id="4b1cbd49b0c3"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Practical knowledge of work-holding, fixturing, tooling selection, and feeds/speeds optimization.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="751" data-local-id="52a97e7054c5"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Comfort working in a documented quality environment with full part traceability.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Skills and Experience</strong></span></p> <ul class="ak-ul" data-local-id="c9d1f9a3db99" data-indent-level="1"> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="3" data-local-id="59b572836b28"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment — NQA-1, AS9100, or ISO 9001 — preferably nuclear, aerospace, or defense.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="132" data-local-id="f389c8759f24"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience supporting prototype-to-production transitions or new-facility/equipment commissioning.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="234" data-local-id="66c1fc1418e8"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Familiarity with mill-turn machining and macro/parametric (custom macro) programming.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="323" data-local-id="554f960a97bd"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Working knowledge of CMM/inspection processes and first-article inspection (FAI).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="408" data-local-id="0af2c961a67b"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Exposure to MES/ERP-driven shop-floor systems and digital process documentation.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="492" data-local-id="fc074f26c01b"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lean manufacturing or continuous-improvement experience (cycle-time reduction, SMED, scrap reduction).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> <p data-renderer-start-pos="598" data-local-id="1f228ccca7a0"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Journeyman machinist background or formal machining/CNC technical credential.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime and/or weekends as needed</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Compensation and Benefits</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Pay range: $40.00 - $58.00/hour</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. <span data-teams="true">Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors.</span> In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision &amp; dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.</span></p>