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CNC Machinist

Etched· Operations
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San JoseFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Hardware-focused CNC machinist and fabricator contributing to a fast-paced, in-house quick-turn prototyping shop supporting prototype parts and system assembly for Etched’s Milpitas/San Jose facility.

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

Qualifications

  • Trade school, apprenticeship, or journeyman machinist certification
  • Experience with Fusion 360 or Mastercam and Haas controls
  • Sheet metal fabrication experience: CNC press brake setup/operation, 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 where every job is different
  • Experience owning tool crib inventory and tooling purchases
  • Basic CAD ability (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or similar) for fixture design
  • Experience machining thermal/cooling components (coldplates, manifolds) or server/rack hardware
  • Comfort in a fast-moving startup environment with shifting priorities

Skills

Required:CAM programmingFixtures and workholding designCNC machiningSheet metal fabricationWeldingTool crib managementQuality inspectionCAD for fixtures

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
  • $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
  • Housing subsidy of $2.5k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
  • Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
  • Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
  • Daily lunch and dinner in our office
  • Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification
Last updated Sep 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Etched is building frontier inference clusters: co-designs chips, racks, software and manufacturing to push the pareto frontier for AI hardware.

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