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Machine Shop Technician

Atomic MachinesBerkeley, California, United StatesOnsite
Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era in micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler (MC) technology. The MC enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by offering manufacturing processes and a materials library that is inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. The MC promises to unlock MEMS manufacturing both for the many device classes that never could be made by semiconductor methods but also to open up entirely new classes. Furthermore, the MC is fully digital in the way 3D printing is digital, but where 3D printing produces parts of a single material using a single process, the MC is a multi-process, multi-material technology: bits and raw materials go in and complete, functional micromachines come out.  The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device – one that was only made possible by the existence of the Matter Compiler – that we will be unveiling to the world soon. 
Our offices are in Berkeley and Santa Clara, California.

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 ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

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:


  • 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

$27 - $37 an hourApply for this job

Life at Atomic Machines

Atomic Machines is redefining humanity’s relationship with matter. We see a future where our tools will allow us to reorganize matter at the atomic level at will, where we will go from bits to atoms for any object or machine that can be designed in alignment with physical laws. We have begun our journey with the development of a robotic manufacturing platform capable of making an entirely new class of micro-electromechanical (MEMS) devices. We are well funded and have exceptionally strong product/market fit and a clear go-to-market path for the device we will make first with our platform. Our platform breaks traditional manufacturing paradigms and constraints, enabling inexpensive rapid prototyping as well as large scale manufacturing with highly compelling economics. \n\nJoining forces with us means becoming part of an incredibly talented, inventive and passionate multi-disciplinary team working on a massive world-changing mission. You will have the opportunity to help define the company from its early days. You’ll be challenged to learn and grow as a builder and a leader as the company itself grows rapidly. And you will receive significant equity compensation - you’ll truly be a company owner and benefit financially from our overall success.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Fastpaced cross-functional team in an early startup2. Collaborative Environment3. Agile Development Processes4. Dynamic Workplace5. Mission to Radically Advance Humanity's Command over Matter6. Innovation and Advancement7. Rapid Creation at Any Scale8. Exceptional LargeScale Product/Market Fit and Commercial Traction9. CrossFunctional Teams10. Passionate multi-disciplinary team
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