Sr. CNC Machinist / Programmer

About Us At Arbor Energy & Resources Corporation ("Arbor Energy"), we’re creating technology to power our lives while protecting the planet that sustains them. Our advanced power systems deliver clean, reliable baseload electricity with zero operating emissions—modular, fuel-flexible, and engineered for the realities of today’s energy demand. At the core is a supercritical CO₂ turbine with integrated carbon capture, designed to bring carbon-neutral power online quickly at meaningful scale. Our team includes aerospace engineers, combustion experts, and systems thinkers with a shared goal: to build technology worthy of the world we want to live in. While many of us began our journeys looking to the stars, we’re applying that expertise here at home to deliver dependable, emission-free baseload power and a future of lasting abundance. If you share our values and are drawn to rigorous work with lasting impact, we’d love to learn more about you. Come build what the future will run on. Steward our planet : We build for tomorrow, ensuring every bolt we tighten and every hand we lend leaves our environment stronger than we found it. Lead with Love : We champion the success of our people, partners, and planet, nurturing excellence through camaraderie and rigor. Explore the Uncharted : We embrace the unknown with curiosity, using courage and discipline to transform uncertainty into opportunity. Role Overview We are seeking a Senoir CNC Machinist with the abilities to manufacture cutting edge designs for our turbomachinery developm ent. Our 3d printed nickel-based materials allow us to push the boundaries of turbomachinery to its upper limits. Arbors machine shop in El Segundo consists of a Bridgeport, machine lathe , and a Haas Vf3 with 5 axis capabilities. We will soon be expanding to another full 5 axis machine. The Ideal candidate is someone with experience in tight tolerance machining and the ability to set up and run 3d printed parts. This is an onsite opportunity in our El Segundo, CA office. Responsibilities Perform precision set-ups of various CNC and manual machines on state-of-the-art assets Ability to program using Mastercam Prioritize daily work to ensure high machine uptime across the shop. Experience with a CMM arm Manage cutting tools in CNC machines to ensure that machines have the needed cutting tools loaded and measured before they are called in upcoming programs Operate clean line equipment, laser part marking, and general part finishing requirements Operate and effectively use calibrated devices to ensure hardware leaving the machine shop is conforming and meets print requirements Perform CNC machine preventative maintenance on a weekly and monthly basis Maintain the shop in terms of chip bins, oils, greases, 5S and general upkeep activities Remain flexible in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and support teammates however possible Complete work instructions and test plans to document needed data throughout each process Requirements 10+ years of experience operating CNC machinery Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, GD&T. Experience in shop math, tooling technology, blueprint reading and measurement of parts Strong mechanical aptitude Strong interpersonal skills including, but not limited to, contributing to a team-oriented environment, balancing team and individual responsibilities Demonstrated ability using Mills: 5th axis Preferred Qualifications This role requires the ability to perform the essential functions listed below, with or without reasonable accommodation: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted Ability to stand, kneel, and move for extended periods Ability to perform repetitive movements, including bending, twisting, and using hands to handle or control tools and equipment Comfortable working in environments with varying noise levels Willing to travel for short trips as needed, up to 20% travel Compensation & Benefits Pre-IPO stock options Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Arbor covers