About Us

Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

Role Overview

Our client is supporting the development of advanced AI systems by incorporating expert knowledge from real-world manufacturing and CNC machining workflows.

We are looking for experienced CNC Machinists with strong hands-on expertise in Haas controls, machine setup, GD&T, precision inspection, and machining troubleshooting. The work focuses on evaluating and documenting practical production workflows across both industrial and desktop CNC environments. No previous AI experience is required; strong practical machining expertise is what matters.

CONTRACT: Short-term contractor assignment, paid per approved task

COMMITMENT: Flexible, subject to minimum weekly task submissions

LOCATIONS: Remote, GLOBAL

PROCESS: 30-minute AI interview → Hiring Manager review

HOURLY RATE: $25 - $50/h

NOTE: Hands-on experience with Haas CNC controls is required. Experience with desktop CNC platforms such as Makera Carvera is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC machines across industrial and desktop platforms.
• Load and verify CNC programs, tooling, workholding, and work offsets.
• Run first-piece cycles and adjust setups to achieve dimensional accuracy.
• Inspect machined parts against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Diagnose issues including tool wear, chatter, dimensional drift, and setup errors.
• Use calipers, micrometers, indicators, CMMs, and other precision measurement equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation, and GD&T callouts.
• Evaluate machining approaches across metals and engineering plastics.
• Provide practical feedback to CAM programmers on setup, manufacturability, and process optimization.
• Document machining decisions, troubleshooting steps, and production best practices.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on CNC machining experience, including machine setup and production.
• Strong professional experience with Haas CNC controls, ideally VF-series machines or comparable platforms.
• Proven ability to independently configure tooling, workholding, work offsets, and machine setups.
• Strong proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation.
• Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and indicators.
• Experience machining a range of metals and plastics.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot machining problems and optimize production setups.
• Excellent written and spoken English for technical documentation and feedback.