Prototype Machinist (7:00am-3:30pm)
$124,800–$166,400 year
On-site · Santa Clara, California, United States or Emeryville, California, United States
Job Summary
Prototype Machinist responsible for end-to-end parts fabrication in Emeryville shop, including tooling/materials ordering, CAM programming, fixture design, machining, and metrology/inspection. Will develop processes, improve feeds/speeds, train staff, and collaborate with engineers to enhance part manufacturability and reduce machining time. Requires 5+ years CNC machining in prototype/R&D, 5-axis (3+2) or mill-turn, strong CAM experience (Fusion 360 preferred), and solid GD&T skills. Must be able to read complex prints, program CAM, and perform in-process/final inspections; will mentor junior machinists and contribute to design feedback for faster, higher-quality manufacture.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience in a fast-paced prototype or R&D environment
- 5-axis (3+2) or mill-turn work experience
- Mastercam, Fusion 360, HyperMill, FeatureCAM or similar CAM platform
- Strong GD&T literacy and ability to read complex prints
- Ability to program CAM, fixture design, and metrology inspections
- Experience with calipers, micrometers, height gauge, and CMM inspections
- Ability to run CNC equipment including 3-axis, 3+2, true 5-axis mills, live-tool lathes, waterjet & laser cutters
- Ability to develop creative work-holding and tooling solutions
- Capable of refining feeds/speeds and proposing process improvements
- Collaborative mindset with engineers to ensure manufacturability and propose design tweaks
- Mentorship/training of junior machinists
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