Senior CNC Programmer/Operator

Joby Aviation•Santa Cruz, CA

3d•$44 - $60

About The Position

Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate self motivated individual to join our Composite Rapid Development team. This individual will be responsible for programming, machining, and routing processes that transform early-stage concepts into functional prototypes, enabling teams to derisk and validate their designs as quickly as possible to move into production.

Requirements

5-axis CNC programming/machining experience
HS Diploma or GED equivalent
Fusion 360 experience (primary shop software); experience with other CAM platforms considered
Strong GD&T knowledge
Experience machining diverse materials: MDF, tooling board, aluminum alloys, steel, titanium, ceramics, composites, and engineered materials
Ability to work in a fast-paced everchanging environment with aggressive timelines
Excellent problem solving and communication skills
Ability to lift 50lbs unaided

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with mold machining, stamping dies, or general toolmaking
Assembly and mechanical systems experience
Understanding of material characteristics and ability to research material properties
Peripheral knowledge of adjacent manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

Perform DFM review of incoming designs; communicate issues to designers and press for clarity on function-critical details
Plan and execute jobs autonomously: stock selection, cutter selection, workholding strategy
Manage job queue and prioritize to maximize spindle uptime
Maintain purchasing authority for tooling, workholding, and stock
Follow jobs through downstream operations to understand how machined tools perform in composite layup
Collaborate on workflow development to maximize efficiency while maintaining traceability and transparent timelines