Lead Machinist

3 months, 2 weeks ago
Full-time
Lead
Operations
Zoo

Zoo

Zoo Zoo revolutionizes hardware design with a modern toolkit, enabling users to create innovative design tools or develop custom solutions using our infrastructure.

Internet Software & Services

Description

  • Oversee daily machine shop operations, including scheduling, prioritization, workflow management, and equipment readiness.
  • Lead machining work across CNC mills, CNC lathes, manual mills, manual lathes, and other fabrication equipment.
  • Set up, program, and operate machines to produce precision components, fixtures, prototypes, and production parts.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T callouts, and technical specifications to manufacture accurate parts.
  • Partner with engineering teams to review manufacturability, tolerances, materials, and machining strategies.
  • Develop tooling, fixturing, workholding, and repeatable shop processes to improve throughput and quality.
  • Inspect finished parts using precision measurement and metrology equipment.
  • Troubleshoot dimensional issues, machine problems, tooling wear, and process inefficiencies.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop environment with strong operational discipline.
  • Track tooling, consumables, raw materials, and replacement components, and support vendor coordination when needed.
  • Help hire, train, mentor, and develop machinists or shop technicians as the team grows.
  • Drive continuous improvement in cycle times, scrap reduction, uptime, and overall shop capability.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of machining experience with significant hands-on CNC experience.
  • Experience leading or supervising a machine shop, production cell, or manufacturing floor.
  • Strong expertise with CNC mills, lathes, tooling, setups, offsets, feeds, speeds, and machine optimization.
  • Experience programming with CAM software and editing machine code at the controller.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T and tolerance requirements.
  • Experience working from CAD models and collaborating with mechanical engineering teams.
  • Strong inspection and quality control skills using precision measurement tools.
  • Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to solve machining and process challenges quickly.
  • High attention to detail, craftsmanship, and pride in producing quality hardware.
  • Ability to balance prototype urgency with production consistency.
  • Experience in aerospace, automotive, hardware startup, or precision manufacturing environments, preferred.
  • Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, plastics, and specialty materials, preferred.
  • Familiarity with modern CAD/CAM workflows and digital manufacturing systems, preferred.
  • Experience with Haas, Okuma, Mazak, DMG Mori, or similar equipment, preferred.
  • Knowledge of additive manufacturing, fixtures, or hybrid prototyping environments, preferred.
  • Experience building shop processes in a fast-growing startup setting, preferred.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $30 to $45 USD per hour.
  • Competitive equity package.
  • Full benefits package, with details varying by geography.
  • Equal-opportunity employer with a diverse and inclusive workplace.
  • Headquartered in Los Angeles with both local and remote team members.

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