Assembly Technician/Machinist

Job Title: Assembly Technician/Machinist
Pay Rate: $35-$45/hr DoE
Location: Denver, CO
Zip Code: 80238
Start Date: Right Away
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

As an Assembly Technician and Machinist, you will apply your skills to assemble and machine high-quality, one-of-a-kind prototypes and precision production components that enable laser-driven inertial fusion. You will work across a wide range of materials, tolerances, and manufacturing methods supporting both rapid-turn R&D needs and low rate production. We are looking for our technicians to apply their technical expertise, problem solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy!

Responsibilities
*Mechanical assembly of complex integrated hardware.
*Set up and operate 2-, 3-, and 5-axis CNC lathes and mills, manual machines, and related shop equipment.
*Read and interpret engineering drawings, models, and technical descriptions.
*Machine new or modify existing high-value, tight-tolerance parts with a balance of speed and precision.
*Ensure quality and conformance to engineering specifications.
*Partner with engineers to: Provide design-for-manufacturability (DfM) feedback, document, refine, and standardize manufacturing processes, and develop production-ready manufacturing approaches.
*Manage cradle-to-grave job execution, including material/machine selection, tooling design, CAM programming, machining, inspection, and direct customer communication.
*Support integration, assembly, and maintenance activities for laser systems, pulsed power machines, and subsystems (e.g., Marx Generators, Vacuum Chambers, Pressurized Gas Systems, Oil, Control, and Water Systems).
*Perform second-party hardware verification and inspections.
*Provide excellent service to internal stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications
*Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in a complex integrated assembly and 2+ years in CNC machining and programming using offline CAM software (NX, Mastercam, etc.).
*Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints with GD&T per ASME Y14.5M-1994.
*Experience with Mazak, Okuma, Fanuc, Siemens, and/or other CNC controls.
*Skilled in tooling and fixture design.
*Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, models and technical descriptions/work orders.
*Strong mechanical aptitude, creative problem-solving, and adaptability.
*Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs unassisted and work in varied physical positions.
*Familiarity with OSHA 10/30 industrial safety standards.
*Forklift operation experience.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
*Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.