What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Shop Technician (3rd Shift) position at atomicmachines?
About the Role:
As a Machine Shop Tech, you will be partnering with our prototype machinists to create unique and innovative parts that will go directly into the Matter Compiler™! This role is critical to ensuring our machine shop is running smoothly. You will be ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality production by preparing and cutting stock materials to specified dimensions, operating machinery to produce precision components, deburring parts to meet specifications, and inspecting parts to verify accuracy and compliance with design tolerances. You should have attention to detail, commitment to quality, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
Please note: This position requires working the Evening Shift, from 12:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Candidates must be willing and able to accommodate these hours.
What You’ll Do:
- You will be loading stock material, tooling, and operating a CNC mill or CNC lathe.
- In charge of cutting parts using laser and waterjet cutters.
- Preparing and cutting stock materials.
- Parts of your day will see you deburr, wash, and package machined parts.
- Use inspection tools to verify correct dimensions and tolerances.
- Maintain a schedule to check and top off coolant and fluids in machines.
- Organize work areas, put tools away, and clean equipment and surfaces.
- Perform basic equipment maintenance.
What You’ll Need:
- A first-principles mindset — You question assumptions, break problems down to fundamentals, and prefer root-cause solutions over pattern-matching.
- 1–5 years of experience in a machine shop environment.
- Comfort using basic shop equipment (bandsaws, belt sanders, drill presses, etc.).
- Experience with manual milling and lathes.
- Good communication, math skills, logical thinking, and vision.
- Ability to lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs) as needed.
- High school diploma or GED required.
Bonus Points For:
- Experience operating CNC mills and CNC lathes (any model).
- Hit the ground running by machining parts on a CNC mill or lathe (Extra bonus).
- Familiarity with Fusion and Fusion CAM (or any other CAM package).
- Basic metrology skills and working knowledge of GD&T.
The compensation for this position also includes equity and benefits.
CA Bay Area Salary Range
$35 - $45 USD
Salary : $35 - $45
