Lead Prototype Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Kimber Mfg., Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Prototype Machinist

Location: Troy, AL

Classification: Non-Exempt

Grade: Hourly

Department: Product Engineering

Reports To : Director of Product Engineering & Development

Date: September 5, 2025

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SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Lead Prototype Machinist position requires a highly motivated individual with extensive experience working in a prototype machining environment. Strong knowledge of Milling, Turning, Grinding, and Wire E.D.M. is essential, with the ability to understand blueprints and GD&T. At least 10 years’ experience in general machining using Haas and Fanuc controls. Proficient in programming using Mastercam to create 3,4, and 5 axis tool paths. Work with Design Engineers to determine manufacturability of parts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under limited supervision, fabricates and modifies novel firearm parts, fixtures, and jigs to drawing specifications.
• Create 3,4, and 5 axis CNC programs using Mastercam.
• Must be able to work from engineering drawings, sketches, or other written or oral instructions as well as tool design drawings.
• Maintain, Tooling, Fixturing, Materials, CNC programs in a systematic way to ensure proper execution of processes.
• Develop and fabricate tooling, fixtures to support machining and development of prototype parts and reworking parts.
• Develop and fabricate prototype tooling for Engineering lab assembly process for low volume builds.
• Ensure work area is organized, clean and hazard free; implements 5S practices.
• Lathe, Mill, Surface Grind, OD Grind, EDM knowledge.
• Order proper tooling and material for jobs.
• Manage workflow and ensure projects are completed in timely fashion.
• Manage employees timecards and PTO requests.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Interpret technical prints (GD&T)
• Must have knowledge of CNC machine “G-Code” and troubleshooting skills
• Experience maintaining and changing tools
• Experience determining offsets and adjusting accordingly
• Working knowledge of measuring equipment(calipers, micrometers, height stand)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 10 Years of CNC experience.
• Multi-axis Programming using Mastercam

Preferred:

• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Manual machining experience
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Wire EDM experience
• Die sinker EDM experience
• SolidWorks experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have excellent communication skills; reading, writing and listening. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints. Ability write and read spreadsheets

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel will normally be less than 5% (training, equipment development, satellite facility support) to 0%.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have the ability to stand for long periods of time and work 8 to 12-hour shifts.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

This position requires compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by all pertinent regulations and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Company.