Prototype Fabrication Specialist

About Lucid

At Lucid we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucids proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture our award-winning vehicles bring our Compromise Nothing approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability design and engineering ambition and Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments combining exceptional range performance design and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration with design engineering and productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices the world united by a shared commitment to refusing to settle youcanhelpredefinewhatspossible andshape the future of mobility.

The Prototype Fabrication Specialistis responsible for safely operating and maintaining CNC waterjet cutting equipment used to cut a wide variety of materials including metals plastics composites rubber glass stone ceramics and specialty materials. This position supports manufacturing operations by preparing materials loading programs monitoring cutting processes inspecting finished parts and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Experience with OMAX waterjet systems and OMAX Intelli-MAX software is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Operate CNC waterjet cutting machines according to work instructions and safety procedures.
• Operate and maintain OMAX waterjet equipment including loading programs selecting material-specific cutting parameters monitoring cut quality and performing routine preventive maintenance.
• Set up materials fixtures and cutting tables for production runs.
• Load and verify CNC programs and nesting layouts using OMAX Intelli-MAX software Layout and Make where applicable.
• Monitor machine performance during operation and make minor adjustments as.
• Inspect finished parts using measuring tools to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality standards.
• Perform material handling using carts forklifts cranes or lifting devices as trained.
• Conduct routine machine maintenance including cleaning tanks checking water levels replacing nozzles and orificesmonitoringabrasive systems and supporting pump maintenance.
• Identifyand report equipment issues material defects or quality concerns.
• Read and interpret blueprints drawings work orders CAD-generated files and manufacturing specifications.
• Maintain production records and material traceability documentation.
• Follow all company safety quality and environmental procedures.
• Assistwith other fabrication operations as needed.

Materials Typically Processed

Requirements:

• 0-2 years of manufacturing fabrication or CNC machine operation experience; 1yearsoperating CNC waterjet equipment is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with OMAX waterjet systems including machine setup operation troubleshooting and preventive maintenance preferred.
• Experience using OMAX Intelli-MAX software Layout andMake forprogram creation nesting and machine operation preferred.
• Ability to select and adjust cutting parameters for a wide variety of materials including aluminum steel stainless steel titanium plastics composites rubber glass stone and other specialty materials.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings blueprints CAD files and part prints.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to usea tapemeasure calipers micrometers and basic inspection tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn CNC equipment.
• Ability tolift upto 50 lbs. and work in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred:

• Proficiencyin operating OMAXProtoMAX or similar CNC waterjet systems.
• Familiarity with abrasive management nozzle and orifice replacement pump maintenance and machine calibration.
• Knowledge of material nesting strategies and optimization techniques to maximize materialutilizationand cutting efficiency.
• Experience performing first-article inspections and using precision measuring equipment such as calipers micrometers and height gauges.
• Technical school machining fabrication or manufacturing coursework.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.