Machine Shop & Lab Lead - Prototyping & Safety

reframesystems; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Reframe Systems, a Physical AI and robotics company, operates its FAB1 machine shop in Andover, MA, with milling, lasing, welding, and 3D printing capabilities. This hands-on, full-time role owns the space, maintains equipment, and builds a formal training program so engineers across the company can become certified and operate safely.

You will also manage tooling, inventories, and safety protocols while enabling access for both senior engineers and newcomers to prototype and fabricate for

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a machine shop, fab shop, or similar environment.
• Deep working knowledge of mills, lathes, laser cutters, welding, and 3D printing - comfortable operating and maintaining this equipment.
• Experience training others on shop equipment and safety procedures, or strong instinct for building that program from scratch.
• Highly organized, with a track record of bringing structure to a space that didn't have it.
• Comfortable owning a space independently - this role has autonomy and initiative.
• Strong communicator who can set and hold safety/access boundaries without bottlenecks.

Responsibilities

• Own the Space: be the single point of accountability for the machine shop and lab - layout, organization, cleanliness, and day-to-day operations.
• Maintain the Equipment: run preventive maintenance schedules, troubleshoot and repair machine issues, manage vendors and suppliers.
• Manage Tooling and Consumables: track inventory, reorder before running out, make purchasing decisions on tooling and equipment.
• Formalize Training and Access: build structured trainings so staff can safely use mills, lathes, laser cutters, welding, 3D printing, etc.
• Set the Safety Standard: establish and enforce shop safety protocols and keep the space audit-ready.
• Make the Shop Accessible: be the go-to resource for all employees wanting to use the space.
• Support Projects: develop electro-mechanical prototypes, fixture-building, and fabrication for FAB1 projects when possible.

Skills

Machine shop experience

Training others

Safety procedures

Strong communicator

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Laser cutters

Welding

3D printing

Job description

Reframe Systems, a Physical AI and robotics company, operates its FAB1 machine shop in Andover, MA, with milling, lasing, welding, and 3D printing capabilities. This hands-on, full-time role owns the space, maintains equipment, and builds a formal training program so engineers across the company can become certified and operate safely.

You will also manage tooling, inventories, and safety protocols while enabling access for both senior engineers and newcomers to prototype and fabricate for