Machine Shop Assistant

Nimble Robotics•San Francisco, CA

11d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As a Machine Shop Assistant, you’ll set up and run CNC and manual equipment to produce precision parts for Nimble’s engineering and production teams. You’ll work directly from engineering drawings, check your own work, and help keep the shop running at a high standard. This role is open to experienced CNC operators and recent machining program graduates.

Requirements

2–3 years of experience as a CNC operator, or completion of a machining/CNC program with hands-on machine time
Experience setting up CNC and/or manual lathes and mills
Experience with analog and digital measuring tools
Ability to read blueprints, with working knowledge of GD&T
Accurate record-keeping and part tracking
Ability to follow instructions meticulously and check parts for accuracy
Ability to perform equipment maintenance and service intervals
Available for swing shift (1:00pm–8:30pm) and weekends
Able to work extended hours and additional weekends as needed
Able to work on-site in San Francisco

Nice To Haves

Experience using cutter compensation and adjusting machine offsets independently (preferred for recent graduates)

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, plus manual lathes and milling machines, to produce parts to print
Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings, including GD&T callouts
Set work and tool offsets, and adjust offsets and cutter compensation to hold tolerance
Inspect parts with analog and digital measuring tools and verify accuracy before parts leave the machine
Complete production logs accurately and track part counts as jobs progress
Flag quality issues, tooling wear, or drawing questions to the shop lead or engineering
Perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning and scheduled service intervals
Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe