Etched
CNC Machinist
San Jose · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 14, 2026
- Experience
- No specific number of years stated; requires experience in machining, sheet-metal fabrication, welding, and prototype, R&D, or quick-turn job-shop environments.
- Education
- Trade school, apprenticeship, or journeyman machinist certification.
About the job
Operates a quick-turn prototyping shop, machining and fabricating parts from CAD through inspection and supporting prototype system assembly.
What you'll do
- Program CAM and produce prototype parts, including setup and first-article work.
- Operate CNC and manual machining equipment, sheet-metal equipment, and welding tools; fabricate and finish assemblies.
- Manage tooling and shop supplies, inspect work to drawing GD&T, and provide design-for-manufacturability feedback.
What they ask for
- 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.
Nice to have
- Experience machining thermal/cooling components or server/rack hardware.
- Comfort working in a fast-moving startup environment with shifting priorities.
Tools
Fusion 360, Mastercam, Haas controls, SolidWorks, CNC press brake, waterjet, laser cutting
Model-written summary · the original posting is authoritative