Etched CNC Machinist at Etched programs CAM from CAD models and manages prototype part production. The role includes operating CNC and sheet metal equipment, welding, fabricating parts, and supporting shop operations.
Responsibilities
Program CAM (Fusion 360 / Mastercam) from engineering CAD models and own jobs end-to-end: setup, first article, and production of prototype parts
Design and build fixtures, soft jaws, and workholding to make repeat jobs fast
Set up and operate 3-axis CNC vertical mills, manual mill and lathe, and supporting shop equipment
Operate the sheet metal cell: waterjet cutting and CNC press brake forming, including nesting and bend programming
TIG weld brackets, enclosures, and fixtures as needed
Fabricate parts end-to-end: hardware insertion (PEM), deburring and surface finishing, and final fit-up of formed and welded assemblies
Manage the tool crib: track cutter and consumable inventory, buy tooling, and own vendor relationships for cutters, stock, and shop supplies
Inspect your own work using surface plate, height gauge, micrometers, and calipers to drawing GD&T
Support assembly and integration of prototype systems and racks when the schedule calls for it
Be flexible and help out around the shop: machine maintenance, material handling, rigging support, and keeping the floor safe and organized
Give design-for-manufacturability feedback directly to the engineers who sit a few steps away
You may be a good fit if you have (Must-have qualifications)
Qualification
Trade schoolBackground in prototypeBasic CAD ability for fixture design
Required
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
TIG and/or MIG welding proficiency on aluminum and steel
Background in prototype, R&D, or quick-turn job shop environments
Experience owning tool crib inventory and tooling purchases
Basic CAD ability for fixture design
Experience machining thermal/cooling components or server/rack hardware
Comfort in a fast-moving startup environment with shifting priorities