Laser Punch/Press Brake Operator

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.

This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.

What You Will Do

As a Laser-Punch and Press Brake Operator, you will work with CNC machining, programming, and process engineering. You'll collaborate with leadership and fellow machinists to improve shop processes. This is an onsite role reporting directly to the Machine Shop Manager at our Everett, WA office.

You Will

• Work within defined machining processes to deliver on company milestones
• Set up, program, and operate CNC laser-punch and press brake machines to cut, bend, punch, and shape metal sheet according to drawings, part models, and specifications
• Work with design engineering to iterate and improve part manufacturability and design
• Improve part quality and cycle times through tooling and programming enhancements
• Specify, source, manufacture, and maintain punching and bending tools

Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience in programming and operating laser-punch and press brakes
• Experience with Trumpf laser-punch and press brakes and TruTops Boost Software
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical blueprints and design sketches, strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience with GD&T and dimensional inspection

Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.

This is a non-exempt hourly role.

Hourly Pay Rate

$44 - $56 USD

Benefits

Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend

Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.