Machinist Technician

ALTEN Technology USA•San Francisco, CA

2d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Operate and maintain the machine shop, including CNC mill, lathe, waterjet, laser cutter, and 3D printing equipment to fabricate parts requested by Engineering. This role requires someone who can manage their own workload, prioritize competing requests, and execute independently with minimal day-to-day supervision. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on machining experience, the ability to interpret engineering drawings and produce parts to specification, and strong self-direction to keep the shop running and fabrication tickets closing on schedule.

Requirements

2 years of hands-on machine shop experience
Experience operating CNC mills and lathes
Experience operating waterjet cutters, laser cutters, or both
Experience with 3D printing workflows and materials
Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and engineering drawings
Working knowledge of CAM software and CNC program generation
Ability to troubleshoot machining and equipment issues independently
Strong time management and self-direction, with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines without direct oversight

Nice To Haves

Experience with multiple 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS)
Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
Experience with manual machining (manual mill, manual lathe)
Knowledge of materials science as it applies to machining and fabrication
Experience with shop inventory management or procurement systems

Responsibilities

Operate CNC mill, lathe, waterjet, laser cutter, and 3D printers to produce parts to specification
Read and interpret CAD drawings, technical schematics, and blueprints to determine fabrication requirements
Use CAM software to generate CNC toolpaths and run programs to close fabrication tickets
Perform quality checks on finished parts to verify they meet engineering tolerances
Troubleshoot machining issues, adjust programs, and resolve equipment problems as they arise
Manage daily work order prioritization and production scheduling with remote input from the Machine Shop Supervisor
Keep the shop floor organized, clean, and production-ready at all times
Perform routine maintenance on all shop equipment to prevent unplanned downtime
Coordinate with Engineering to clarify part requirements, timelines, and priorities
Maintain consumables inventory and reorder supplies before stockouts occur
Track tooling wear and replacement needs across all shop equipment
Procure tools, materials, and equipment needed to fulfill fabrication requests
Flag large purchases or capital equipment needs to the Machine Shop Supervisor
Maintain accurate records of completed work orders, material usage, and equipment maintenance
Provide status updates to the Machine Shop Supervisor on shop output, delays, and equipment issues
Document recurring fabrication processes to build a reference library for common parts
Communicate with Engineering to confirm specifications and report completion of requests