Sr. Cnc Prototype Machinist - 2nd Shift

Joby Aviation Joby Aviation · Robotics · Santa Cruz, CA · R&D Machine Shop

Joby Aviation is seeking an experienced CNC Prototype Machinist to join their subtractive prototyping team. The role involves setting up, operating, programming, and creating fixtures, jigs, test articles, and flight components. This position requires collaboration with engineers and technicians, handling the entire CNC operation process for various materials, and working in a fast-paced environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Set up, and operate, 3 axis, 5 axis mills and lathes with live tooling to create complex aircraft components, fixtures, and tooling, from rough stock to finished part.
  2. Determine the best setup, machining strategy, order of operations, tool selection, speed/feed parameters for each project while coordinating with the 2nd Shift and Day Shift Programmers.
  3. Collaborate with engineers, QC technicians and programmers to provide solutions, feedback or alternative approaches to solve technical manufacturing problems with design and manufacturability of tools and components.
  4. Perform inspections and measurements of product dimensions using basic Quality Control measuring tools, probing routines, calipers, micrometer, depth gauges, and other measuring equipment.
  5. Strong ability to interpret and read blueprints and other design documents as well as interpret verbal design instructions.

Skills

Required

  • HS Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Work shift for this position is Mon-Fri - 4pm-12:30am
  • 10 + years of Machining experience.
  • 5 + years of CNC programming.
  • Operate manual lathe and mill.
  • Knowledge of CNC Probing routines.
  • Ability to operate, program and setup CNC 3 axis, 5 axis Mill and Live tooling Lathe.
  • Basic machine edits, knowledge of G&M codes.
  • Design and build shop fixtures and tools.
  • Advanced understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading.
  • Proficient with use of common shop measuring tools.
  • Excellent documentation and written communication.
  • Familiarity with 5S, or similar workplace organization methods.
  • Flexibility to work in a fast-growing environment with aggressive timelines.
  • Attention to detail, excellent problem solving and communication skills.
  • Willingness to do a variety of tasks to get the job done.
  • Maintenance of machines and other equipment.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs unaided.
  • Willingness to train other team members.

Nice to have

  • Full 5 Axis Machining experience.
  • Ability to operate, program and setup CNC Lathe with live tooling.
  • Fusion360, Powermill, Solidworks, SolidCAM or other CAD/CAM experience.
  • Ability to use a manual touch off CMM.
  • Basic Jira, SharePoint and Microsoft D365 experience.
  • Forklift experience.

What the JD emphasized

  • 10 + years of Machining experience.
  • 5 + years of CNC programming.