CNC Machinist
About The Position
We’re looking for a skilled machinist to help accelerate our vehicle production and R&D processes. In this role, you will work alongside fast-moving design engineers and builders to bring drawings or whiteboard sketches into the real world. Your primary role will be running shop machinery to create tools, jigs, and parts to accelerate manufacturing timelines and keep production moving forward. You are a proactive and self-motivated individual who thrives in busy environments. You have proven experience in a machine shop environment and you’re skilled using CAM software, CNC and manual machines, hand tools and power tools. You like to get things done and are willing to tinker on projects that come up from time to time outside of your usual daily tasks. We know this job post covers a lot, so feel free to apply even if you don’t fit every one of these criteria. This is an excellent opportunity to do high impact work, see your designs go into live field applications, and join a fun and hard-working team on the cutting edge of ocean autonomy.
Requirements
- 3+ years of machining and fabrication experience
- Experience machining composites
- Ability to machine accurately, but strong preference for moving fast rather than reaching ultra-high tolerances
- The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Experience with CAM software (Fusion360 or similar, required)
- Experience with part trimming and trim fixture design
- Experience prototyping with small (3 - 25 people) engineering teams
- Communication skills – with vendors and internal team
- Attention to detail – checking clearances and tolerances, creating drawings for suppliers, etc.
- Organization and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Machine composite parts rapidly to keep up with production flow
- Building and assisting in the design of fixtures, tooling, jigs, etc.
- Running the following machinery in an efficient, high-quality, and safe manner: Large-bed ShopBot CNC router table Jet manual mill OMTech CO2 laser cutter Bambu Lab and Prusa i3 MK3 3D printers Manual lathe that’s older than the internet but still works great Genmitsu mini router table Axiom router table
- Prototyping new parts with fast turnarounds
- Searching for speed and process refinements to increase production efficiency
- Assembling and conducting QA on incoming parts from external suppliers
Benefits
- Competitive insurance (including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan or other options)
- 401k matching up to 4% of salary
- Four free lunches per week
- An employee activity fund
- A pet-friendly office
- Unlimited/Flex PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
