CNC Machinist

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San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesEducation: certificationSkills: ["Attention to detail","End-to-end ownership","Shop safety mindset","Design-for-manufacturability feedback"]

Set up and run an in-house quick-turn prototyping shop to produce prototype parts from CAD to finished assemblies. Program CAM jobs end-to-end, build fixtures and workholding, and operate 3-axis CNC mills plus manual mill/lathe. Fabricate sheet metal parts (waterjet and CNC press brake), TIG weld aluminum/steel components, inspect to GD&T, and support prototype system assembly and shop operations. Provide design-for-manufacturability feedback and maintain the tool crib inventory.

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CNC Machinist

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Job Summary

Set up and run an in-house quick-turn prototyping shop to produce prototype parts from CAD to finished assemblies. Program CAM jobs end-to-end, build fixtures and workholding, and operate 3-axis CNC mills plus manual mill/lathe. Fabricate sheet metal parts (waterjet and CNC press brake), TIG weld aluminum/steel components, inspect to GD&T, and support prototype system assembly and shop operations. Provide design-for-manufacturability feedback and maintain the tool crib inventory.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Program CAM from engineering CAD models and own jobs end-to-end, including setup, first article, and prototype production.
  • •Design and build fixtures, soft jaws, and workholding to make repeat jobs fast.
  • •Operate 3-axis CNC mills and manual mill/lathe, and run supporting shop equipment.
  • •Operate the sheet metal cell (waterjet cutting and CNC press brake forming), including nesting and bend programming.
  • •Inspect work to drawing GD&T and support assembly/integration when needed; help with shop maintenance, material handling, and floor safety.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRelocationHousing SubsidyLearning Budget

Key Requirements

  • •Trade school, apprenticeship, or journeyman machinist certification.
  • •Experience with Fusion 360 or Mastercam and Haas controls.
  • •Sheet metal fabrication experience including CNC press brake setup/operation and waterjet or laser cutting.
  • •Proficiency in TIG and/or MIG welding on aluminum and steel.
  • •Background in prototype, R&D, or quick-turn job shop environments, including experience owning tool crib inventory and tooling purchases.
Experience:PrototypeR&DQuick-turn job shop
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:Attention to detailEnd-to-end ownershipShop safety mindsetDesign-for-manufacturability feedback
Certifications:Journeyman machinist certificationForklift certification
Tech Stack:Fusion 360MastercamHaas controls3-axis CNC vertical millsManual millLatheWaterjetCNC press brakeGD&TSolidWorksTIG weldingMIG weldingCAD

Company Brief

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Designs transformer‑specialized AI inference ASICs (product: Sohu) to accelerate large‑language‑model workloads, working with TSMC for fabrication and targeting energy‑efficient inference performance.
Industry: Hardware Devices
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Growth: Early Stage Startup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series A
Headquarters: San Jose, United States
Founded: 2022
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