Nimble Robotics
Machine Shop Assistant
SFHQ +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Location
- SFHQ
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- 2–3 years as a CNC operator, or completion of a machining/CNC program with hands-on machine time.
- Education
- Completion of a machining/CNC program is an alternative to the experience requirement.
About the job
Set up and operate CNC and manual machines to produce precision parts for engineering and production teams, inspecting work and maintaining the shop.
What you'll do
- Set up and operate CNC and manual mills and lathes to make parts to print; adjust offsets and cutter compensation.
- Read engineering drawings, inspect parts with measuring tools, and record production and part counts.
- Maintain machines and keep the work area clean, organized, and safe; flag quality or drawing issues.
What they ask for
- Experience setting up CNC and/or manual lathes and mills.
- Experience with analog and digital measuring tools and ability to read blueprints, with working knowledge of GD&T.
- Accurate record-keeping and part tracking; ability to follow instructions and check parts for accuracy.
- Available for swing shift (1:00pm–8:30pm) and weekends; able to work on-site in San Francisco and extend hours or weekends as needed.
Nice to have
- Experience using cutter compensation and adjusting machine offsets independently (preferred for recent graduates).
Pay
$19.61 - $25/hourly USD (base salary)
Tools
CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual lathes, milling machines, GD&T, analog and digital measuring tools
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