Lead Machinist - Weekend Shift

🔧 Lead Machinist – Weekend Shift | Ursa Major | Berthoud, CO
💰 Pay: $36–$57/hour (plus relocation assistance)
🕒 Shift: Friday – Sunday, 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM

🚀 Join Ursa Major and Build the Future of Aerospace Propulsion

Ursa Major designs and manufactures advanced rocket propulsion systems for space, hypersonic applications, and missile systems. We’re solving some of the most challenging manufacturing problems in aerospace and defense.

As a Lead Machinist, you’ll work with cutting-edge CNC technology – including multi-axis DMG Mori mills, mill-turn machines, and high-performance alloys (titanium & nickel superalloys) – to create mission-critical components for next-generation propulsion.

We’re looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in a high-tech, fast-paced machining environment. If you have extensive CNC expertise, team leadership experience, and a passion for precision aerospace manufacturing, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

✨ Why Join Ursa Major?

• 💵 High Pay: $36–$57/hour (DOE)
• 📦 Relocation Assistance available
• 🛠 Cutting-edge work: Aerospace machining using DMG Mori multi-axis equipment and hyperMILL CAM
• 📈 Career growth: Lead a skilled team and shape advanced machining strategies
• 🛫 Meaningful work: Build critical propulsion hardware powering space and defense industries

📝 Key Responsibilities

• 👥 Lead & mentor: Develop a team of machinists and ensure technical excellence.
• ⚙ CNC Expertise: Program and machine tight-tolerance rocket engine components on 3-axis, 5-axis, and mill-turn machines.
• 🧰 Tooling & Workholding: Design efficient fixturing solutions for intricate aerospace parts.
• 📊 Process Improvement: Collaborate with engineering for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback.
• ✅ Maintain Standards: Drive 5S, safety, quality, and continuous improvement in the shop.

🎯 Qualifications

• 5+ years CNC machining experience (aerospace or precision machining preferred).
• Prior leadership experience in a machine shop environment.
• Skilled with multi-axis machining, mill-turn operations, and CAM (hyperMILL).
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, high-speed machining, and CNC probing routines.
• Experience with DMG Mori equipment and titanium/nickel alloys is highly desired.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🌴 Unlimited PTO (Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement).
• 👶 Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave.
• 🩺 Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 💼 HSA/FSA options.
• 🔒 Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• 💻 401(k) with Roth option and company equity grants.
• 🤝 Collaborative, innovative environment solving aerospace challenges.

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US Citizenship, Permanent Residency, Refugee, or Asylum Status is required.
Ursa Major is an Equal Opportunity Employer.