Atomic Machines
Machinist (7:00am to 3:30pm)
Emeryville, California · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$35k-$55kDetected 14 days ago
ERPFusion 360GD&TRoboticsCAMMedical DevicesCommunication
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About the role
- Atomic Machines is looking for a Prototype Machinist to join our machine shop in Emeryville, CA.
- This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced prototype and R&D environment.
- Program, set up, prove out, troubleshoot, and operate CNC mills and lathes, including 3-axis and 5-axis milling equipment across multiple machines during the shift.
Responsibilities
- Own machined parts from start to finish, including planning, programming, setup, machining, inspection, documentation, and delivery.
- Develop efficient CAM programs using Fusion 360 or similar platforms such as Mastercam, HyperMill, or FeatureCAM.
- Design setups, fixtures, soft jaws, vacuum fixtures, and other creative workholding solutions for one-off, prototype, and low-volume parts.
- Select tools, create tool lists, order tooling and materials, and prepare jobs for efficient execution.
- Collaborate closely with engineering to identify manufacturability risks, improve designs, reduce machining time, and increase part quality.
- Manage multiple jobs based on priority, due dates, material availability, machine capacity, and changing engineering needs.
- Delegate appropriate setup, machining, inspection, and shop support tasks to shop technicians based on priority, skill level, and production needs.
- Document setups, inspection results, lessons learned, and process changes so future builds become faster and more repeatable.
- Maintain a clean, safe, organized machine shop and follow all shop policies, safety procedures, and company requirements.
- To help our recruiting team manage application volume and respond to candidates more efficiently, Atomic Machines may use AI-assisted tools.
Requirements
- Experience with toolpath strategy, tool selection, work offsets, probing, setup verification, and process troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, including feeds and speeds, tool wear, surface finish, workholding, rigidity, and tolerance stackup.
- Ability to read complex prints, interpret GD&T, and hold tight tolerances, including features below 0.001 inch or 25 microns when required.
- Strong inspection and metrology skills, with the ability to verify hardware against engineering specifications.
- Experience working in a fast-paced prototype, R&D, or low-volume production environment where priorities and requirements can change quickly.
- Proficiency with manual shop equipment such as mills, lathes, drill presses, saws, lapping machines, and basic hand tools.
Nice to have
- Demonstrated proficiency with at least one modern CAM platform.
- Fusion 360 experience is strongly preferred.
Compensation
- The compensation for this position also includes equity and benefits.
Company info
- Founded by Jeff Holden - serial entrepreneur, ex-Amazon SVP and Uber's first Chief Product Officer - the company has raised $250 million to date.
- We are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including for individuals with disabilities.
Equal opportunity
- Atomic Machines is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and does not discriminate based on characteristics protected by applicable law.
- To request an accommodation, contact rc@atomicmachines.com.
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