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Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way.\nOur mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable. We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society. \nWe were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world's top venture capital firms. \nOur lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. \nWe are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. \nHelp us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable. \nCNC Programmer (Mill, Lathe & Swiss)\nGeneral 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.\nThe 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop, 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.\n\nTranslate engineering models and drawings (GD&T) into manufacturing processes - selecting tooling, work-holding/fixturing, cutting strategies, and machining sequences.\n\nGenerate and maintain CAM programs, post-processors, tool libraries, and setup sheets; verify programs through simulation/verification before floor release.\n\nLead first-article runs and process prove-out; drive cycle-time reduction, tool-life improvement, and scrap reduction without compromising tolerance or surface finish.\n\nAuthor and maintain process documentation - setup sheets, work instructions, tooling lists - to a standard that supports traceability and repeatability.\n\nPartner with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering on tolerance feasibility, inspection planning, and first-article inspection (FAI / AS9102) requirements.\n\nSupport equipment commissioning and capability studies as new machine tools are installed during facility ramp-up.\n\nMentor machinists and operators on setup, in-process adjustment, and program intent.\n\nIdentify and recommend tooling, software, and process improvements to support the transition from prototype to rate production.\n\nBasic Qualifications\n5+ years of CNC programming experience, including hands-on programming of 5-axis milling and Swiss-type lathes with live tooling.\n\nProficiency with a major CAM package - Mastercam, Esprit, GibbsCAM, or Fusion 360 - including multi-axis and mill-turn modules.\n\nStrong working knowledge of G-code/M-code, control platforms (e.g., Fanuc, Siemens, Citizen/Star/Tsugami Swiss controls), and post-processor behavior.\n\nAbility to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and apply GD&T.\n\nDemonstrated experience machining precision components in metals such as stainless steels, titanium, aluminum, and/or high-temperature/superalloys.\n\nPractical knowledge of work-holding, fixturing, tooling selection, and feeds/speeds optimization.\n\nComfort working in a documented quality environment with full part traceability.\n\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nExperience in a regulated manufacturing environment - NQA-1, AS9100, or ISO 9001 - preferably nuclear, aerospace, or defense.\n\nExperience supporting prototype-to-production transitions or new-facility/equipment commissioning.\n\nFamiliarity with mill-turn machining and macro/parametric (custom macro) programming.\n\nWorking knowledge of CMM/inspection processes and first-article inspection (FAI).\n\nExposure to MES/ERP-driven shop-floor systems and digital process documentation.\n\nLean manufacturing or continuous-improvement experience (cycle-time reduction, SMED, scrap reduction).\n\nJourneyman machinist background or formal machining/CNC technical credential.\n\nAdditional Requirements\nPhysical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted.\nMust be able to work all required shift hours, overtime and/or weekends as needed\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nGeneral 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.\nCompensation and Benefits\nPay range: $40.00 - $70.00/hour\nCompensation 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. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors.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 & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.","description_format":"text","description_chars":6124,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Retirement plans","Stock options"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Nuclear Energy","Nuclear Engineering"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-21T08:44:31Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":12,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.444,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":152,"expected_fill_days":47,"reasons":["conf:1","stale_co","velocity","win:tail","crowd:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-26T05:57:25Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":140000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/general-matter-cnc-programmer-mill-lathe-swiss","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/general-matter-cnc-programmer-mill-lathe-swiss.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-26T09:00:41Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":12043,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-27T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":171806},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=171806"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fgeneral-matter-cnc-programmer-mill-lathe-swiss"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fgeneral-matter-cnc-programmer-mill-lathe-swiss"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fgeneral-matter-cnc-programmer-mill-lathe-swiss"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/general-matter-cnc-programmer-mill-lathe-swiss\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fgeneral-matter-cnc-programmer-mill-lathe-swiss"}]}