CNC Machinist & Fabrication Technician

Alten Technology USA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Alten Technology USA in San Francisco is seeking a skilled machinist to operate and maintain the machine shop, including CNC mill, lathe, waterjet, laser cutter, and 3D printing equipment to fabricate parts requested by Engineering. This role requires strong self-direction and the ability to manage workload with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will read and interpret engineering drawings, produce parts to specification, and collaborate with Engineering to meet timelines.

Qualifications

• Hands-on machining experience across CNC, waterjet, laser, and additive manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and drawings.
• Experience with CAM software and CNC programming.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mill, lathe, waterjet, laser cutter, and 3D printers to produce parts to specification.
• Read and interpret CAD drawings, technical schematics, and blueprints to determine fabrication requirements.
• Use CAM software to generate CNC toolpaths and run programs to close fabrication tickets.
• Perform quality checks on finished parts to verify tolerances.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, adjust programs, and resolve equipment problems.
• Manage daily work order prioritization and production scheduling with input from the Machine Shop Supervisor.
• Keep the shop floor organized and production-ready at all times.
• Perform routine maintenance on all shop equipment to prevent downtime.
• Coordinate with Engineering to clarify part requirements, timelines, and priorities.
• Maintain consumables inventory and reorder supplies before stockouts.
• Track tooling wear and replacement needs across all shop equipment.
• Procure tools, materials, and equipment needed for fabrication requests.
• Flag large purchases or capital equipment needs to the Machine Shop Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work orders and material usage.
• Provide status updates to the Machine Shop Supervisor on output and delays.
• Document recurring fabrication processes to build a reference library.
• Communicate with Engineering to confirm specifications and report completion.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC turning

Waterjet cutting

Laser cutting

3D printing

Engineering drawings interpretation

CAM software

Troubleshooting

Time management

Self-direction

Tools

CAM software

3D printing workflows

GD&T knowledge

Job description

Alten Technology USA in San Francisco is seeking a skilled machinist to operate and maintain the machine shop, including CNC mill, lathe, waterjet, laser cutter, and 3D printing equipment to fabricate parts requested by Engineering. This role requires strong self-direction and the ability to manage workload with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will read and interpret engineering drawings, produce parts to specification, and collaborate with Engineering to meet timelines.