Figure AI
Gear Machinist
San Jose, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jun 18, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, United States - Experience
- 10+ years of experience in a related industry.
About the job
Produces and inspects precision gears and gear systems, working with engineering and production teams to support humanoid robot development.
What you'll do
- Set up and operate gear hobbing and skiving machines, CNC lathes, and manual mills and lathes.
- Inspect gears, document workflow and quality results, and provide feedback to improve designs and manufacturing efficiency.
- Maintain tools, materials, machines, and a safe, organized shop; train team members.
What they ask for
- 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; able to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and gear specifications.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; dependable, safety-conscious, and organized.
Nice to have
- Experience with gear grinding operations.
- Fabrication and/or welding experience; familiarity with metrology tools such as CMMs.
Pay
$45.00 to $80.00 per hour (USD, base pay)
Tools
gear hobbing machines, gear skiving, CNC lathes, manual mills, manual lathes, GD&T, CMMs
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