Lead Machinist

10+ years of experience in a machining-based leadership role.

10+ years of experience operating CNC equipment, including lathes, mills, VTLs, or horizontal boring mills.

Knowledge of Fanuc controls and the ability to read and edit G-code.

Technical or vocational education in Precision Machining or Machine Shop Technology.

Relevant certificates or licenses.

Experience working with design specifications, machine parameters, and material characteristics.

$110,000–$150,000Salary may fall outside this range depending on experience.

Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.

About Oklo Inc.:

Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.

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Collaboration

The Lead Machinist is responsible for leading and guiding a team of machinists; reviewing technical drawings with the engineering team; addressing machining concerns; and ensuring that parts meet specified design requirements. This role collaborates with engineering, production, fabrication, machining, and assembly teams to source parts, materials, and equipment necessary for product development.

The Lead Machinist oversees the plant’s machining capabilities and works closely with the Fabrication Lead to ensure that parts are delivered on time and meet all QA standards. The role will also assist in outsourcing machining work and coordinating external machining resources when needed.

Collaborate with the engineering team to interpret design specifications and ensure machining processes align with engineering requirements.

Supervise and lead a team of machinists; provide guidance, support, and direction to ensure efficient and effective performance.

Develop and manage work schedules for the machining team; assign tasks based on priorities and deadlines.