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Gear Machinist

Figure· Prototype Development
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San Jose, CA$45/hr - $80/hrfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Gear Machinist position at Figure, an AI robotics company in San Jose, CA, focused on designing, producing, and inspecting precision gears and gear systems for autonomous humanoid robots.

Responsibilities

  • Assess tools and material needed for projects.
  • Set up and operate gear hobbing machines to produce various types of gears to tight tolerances.
  • Perform gear skiving operations for internal gears, splines, and hard-to-reach profiles.
  • Set up and operate CNC lathes with live tooling as needed.
  • Set up and operate manual mills and lathes as needed.
  • Perform gear inspection using various inspection methods.
  • Provide feedback and solutions to improve designs and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Provide training to team members.
  • Maintain inventory of cutting tools, raw materials, and gear blanks.
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and collaborative shop environment.
  • Document and track workflow, inspection results, and non-conformances.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and repair on machines and equipment.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in a related industry.
  • Proficient in gear hobbing processes, tooling selection, and setup.
  • Hands-on experience with gear skiving for internal profiles and splines.
  • Strong knowledge of gear geometry, tolerances, and quality standards.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and gear specifications.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
  • Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Safety conscious, dependable, and a positive attitude.

Skills

Required:Gear hobbingGear skivingReading engineering drawings and GD&T
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Figure

The future of home help is here

Figure is the first-of-its-kind AI robotics company bringing a general purpose humanoid to life.

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