Senior Machinist

Job overview

The Senior Machinist role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO, with pay of $30–$45 per hour. Optical Engines Inc. describes the work as supporting deep-technology projects with a collaborative team of engineers and scientists. The machinist turns digital designs into precision components for technical projects. The role combines manual and CNC machining, design-for-manufacturability input, and metrology to meet demanding technical tolerances and support prototyping.

What you'll do

• Perform complex machining using manual and CNC lathes, mills, and specialized hand tools.
• Use SolidWorks to support design-to-build work and design-for-manufacturability assessments.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC machinery.
• Conduct precision inspections and metrology to verify component tolerances.
• Collaborate with engineers and scientists on prototyping challenges and mentor junior staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior machinist

colorado springs co

optical engines inc

onsite

$30–$45/hr

cnc machining

manual machining

solidworks

precision fabrication

metrology

prototyping

15+ years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• work on deep-technology projects.

Why this role

Requires 15+ years of professional machining experience in high-precision environments, expert CAD (SolidWorks) and CNC programming knowledge, and mastery of manual and automated machining.

About the employer

OPTICAL ENGINES INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Shops. Sector: 33.