Valar Atomics
Lead, Graphite Production
$100K–$140K
Torrance, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of CNC machining or programming experience and 3+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
About the job
Leads day-to-day graphite machining production, managing the team, schedule, tooling, quality, and safe handling of abrasive materials.
What you'll do
- Lead, schedule, mentor, and develop CNC programmers and machinists; hire and conduct performance reviews.
- Own graphite machining tooling strategy, review CNC programs and toolpaths, and coordinate production schedules.
- Maintain safety and quality standards, including dust controls, and partner with Engineering and QC on manufacturability and inspection.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of CNC machining or programming experience, including graphite or other abrasive materials.
- 3+ years in a lead or supervisory role over a machining or production team.
- Proficiency with CAM software for mills and/or lathes; strong knowledge of tooling wear, feeds/speeds, and work-holding for abrasive materials.
- Ability to read complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and CAD models; familiarity with safety protocols for machining abrasive or particulate-generating materials.
Nice to have
- Direct experience machining nuclear-grade or high-purity graphite; in-machine probing.
- Automation or lights-out programming, 5-axis programming, or establishing new machining processes or production lines.
Pay
$100,000 — $140,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
ESPRIT EDGE, Fusion 360
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