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Manual Machinist

Helion Energy
Full Timemid
Everett, WAPosted January 14, 2026

Job Description

About Helion

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 Be Doing:

You will build and modify hardware prototypes in a machine shop environment. Using your hands-on skills, you’ll support science, engineering, and R&D projects, assist others in the use of shop tools, and help maintain a safe, organized, and productive workspace. You will report to one of our Production Managers and this is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.

You Will:

  • Perform basic machining tasks to fabricate or modify parts
  • Accept new projects and complete them promptly and accurately
  • Follow company safety procedures while performing all work
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used
  • Keep tools and equipment clean, organized, and in good working condition

Required Skills:

  • Experience operating a horizontal band saw, TRAK-style conversational mill, manual lathe
  • Proficiency with accurate drilling and tapping techniques
  • All jobs at Helion Energy

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