Machinist (CNC & Manual) — Prototyping to Production Equity

Solcoa Industries; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Equity (stock options)

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis​

Company-provided lunch daily

Visa sponsorship available if needed

Job summary

Solcoa Industries is hiring a Machinist (CNC & Manual) to turn prints and CAD models into precision components for reactors, furnaces, and prototype hardware. You will set up and run CNC jobs, select tooling, and ensure tight tolerances in a fast-paced, hardware-first environment.

You will work with engineers on design-for-manufacturability, build fixtures and tooling, and maintain shop discipline with documentation and safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years machining experience on CNC and manual mills and lathes.
• Ability to program CNC toolpaths (conversational or CAM) and read GD&T on drawings.
• Experience machining stainless and specialty alloys to tight tolerances.
• Disciplined, reliable execution—on spec, on time, with documentation.
• Comfort working independently in a fast-paced hardware-first environment.
• Availability to start soon.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts from prints and CAD models on CNC and manual mills and lathes—stainless, carbon steel, aluminum, copper, graphite, and specialty alloys.
• Program, set up, and run CNC jobs (Fusion 360 / Mastercam or similar CAM); select tooling, speeds, and feeds for one-offs and small batches.
• Hold tight tolerances and verify dimensions with calipers, micrometers, gauges, and indicators; document inspection results.
• Turn around quick-turn prototype and repair work for R&D and plant operations—often same day.
• Design and build fixtures, jigs, and tooling that make the whole shop faster.
• Work with engineers on design-for-manufacturability; mark up drawings and feed back improvements.
• Maintain the shop: machine upkeep, tooling inventory, organization, and safety practices for hot work and rotating equipment.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual milling

GD&T interpretation

Precision measurement

Independent work

Start soon

Tools

Fusion 360

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

Solcoa Industries is hiring a Machinist (CNC & Manual) to turn prints and CAD models into precision components for reactors, furnaces, and prototype hardware. You will set up and run CNC jobs, select tooling, and ensure tight tolerances in a fast-paced, hardware-first environment.

You will work with engineers on design-for-manufacturability, build fixtures and tooling, and maintain shop discipline with documentation and safety.