Prototype Machinist

Joby Aviation; Prescott; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Prototype Machinist IV/V, where you'll play a crucial role in building flight-critical components for innovative electric aircraft. In this dynamic position, you'll utilize your extensive machining experience to support engineering and manufacturing activities, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. Collaborate with a talented team in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the future of air transportation. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a groundbreaking industry, where your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 6+ years of machining experience with proficiency in manual tools.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Independently machine and fabricate parts with precision.
• Maintain a clean and organized machine shop environment.

Skills

Machining

Welding

Mechanical Craftsmanship

Problem-Solving Techniques

Oral and Written Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

2.5D CNC Mill

Knee Mill

Lathe

Drill Press

Grinder

Solidworks

Catia

Job description

Joby Overview

Located in Northern California, the team at Joby Aviation is driven by our goal of creating an affordable, all-electric air transportation system. Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onwards toward certifying the Joby aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service.

Overview

Joby Aviation is seeking a highly organized, passionate Prototype Machinist IV/V to join our Powertrain & Electronics team and help build flight-critical components for our VTOL electric aircraft. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a very fast-paced and rewarding environment. Come help us build advanced electrical power trains as we make a mark in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll work in the prototype machine shop located at Joby’s Powertrain & Electronics facility where design engineering, test engineering, and manufacturing all take place. This role supports the engineering and manufacturing activities with manual machining, 2.5D CNC milling, and fabrication. Additionally, this role supports the safety and provides guidance to the community of technicians and engineers also using the machine shop.

• Work independently once tasks are assigned and be flexible with changing priorities.
• Be able to follow instructions and think critically.
• Manually machine and 2.5D CNC fixtures and parts with desired precision.
• Provide feedback and document issues found during project execution to drive solutions and process improvements.
• Inspect parts for accuracy.
• Participate in the investigation of quality defects and test failures.
• Teardown parts when rework or repair are necessary.
• Fabricate structures (including workstations, test stands, and material racks) using a variety of materials and techniques.
• Maintain the machine shop and equipment to ensure a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
• Manage machine shop inventory for typical needs without excess.
• Perform routine maintenance on machine shop equipment.
• Assemble and install new equipment.
• Operate forklift to move material and equipment.

Required

• HS Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in machining or equivalent.
• Proficient with machining, welding, and overall mechanical craftsmanship.
• Proficient with knee mill, lathe, drill press, grinder, and other typical manual machining tools.
• Able to load CAD geometry into a 2.5D CNC mill’s controller.
• Able to adapt to sudden changes in daily priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving techniques and analytical ability.
• Able to prioritize tasks according to daily plans.
• Able to lift 25-35 lbs throughout the day.
• Able to work 50-60 hours per week when requested.
• Able to read and interpret prints or CAD models to produce parts.
• Able to educate and explain how to modify parts appropriately considering geometry, material, and tools available.
• Knowledge of materials including metals and plastics to create precise parts.

Desired

• Experience with Solidworks and/or Catia.
• Experience working in early-phase pilot and production of complex parts.
• Experience with light industrial environments.
• Understanding of bills of material (BOM) and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Experience being a trainee and/or trainer in on-the-job (OTJ) training.

EEO

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $46-$57/hr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.