CNC Machine Shop Technician – Equity & Unlimited PTO

Nimble Robotics; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

Health Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Referral Bonus

401k

Equity

Job summary

Nimble Robotics, Inc. in San Francisco is hiring a Machine Shop Assistant to set up and run CNC and manual equipment, producing precision parts for engineering teams. You’ll read drawings, verify tolerances, and help keep the shop running at high standards.

Open to experienced CNC operators and recent graduates in machining programs. Join a fast-paced, equity-offering environment with flexible time off and comprehensive benefits as Nimble builds its autonomous supply chain.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of CNC operator experience or completed machining/CNC program with hands-on time.
• Experience setting up CNC and/or manual lathes and mills.
• Experience with analog and digital measuring tools.
• Ability to read blueprints, with working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience using cutter compensation and adjusting machine offsets independently (preferred for recent graduates).
• Accurate record-keeping and part tracking.
• Ability to follow instructions meticulously and check parts for accuracy.
• Ability to perform equipment maintenance and service intervals.
• Available for swing shift (1:00pm–8:30pm) and weekends.
• Able to work on-site in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, plus manual lathes and milling machines, to produce parts to print.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings, including GD&T callouts.
• Set work and tool offsets, and adjust offsets and cutter compensation to hold tolerance.
• Inspect parts with analog and digital measuring tools and verify accuracy before parts leave the machine.
• Complete production logs accurately and track part counts as jobs progress.
• Flag quality issues, tooling wear, or drawing questions to the shop lead or engineering.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning and scheduled service intervals.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.

Skills

CNC operation

Machine setup

Measurement tools

Blueprint reading

Cutter compensation

Record keeping

Detail oriented

Shift/weekend availability

Tools

CNC mills

Manual lathes

GD&T interpretation

Job description

Nimble Robotics, Inc. in San Francisco is hiring a Machine Shop Assistant to set up and run CNC and manual equipment, producing precision parts for engineering teams. You’ll read drawings, verify tolerances, and help keep the shop running at high standards.

Open to experienced CNC operators and recent graduates in machining programs. Join a fast-paced, equity-offering environment with flexible time off and comprehensive benefits as Nimble builds its autonomous supply chain.