Job Details

Prototype Machinist (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM)

Atomic Machines – Emeryville, CA

Pay

$45–$55 per hour

Shift

Swing Shift | Full-Time

Location

Emeryville, California

Company Overview

Atomic Machines is pioneering a new era of

micromanufacturing

with its revolutionary

Matter Compiler™

technology — a groundbreaking platform that transforms digital designs into fully functional micromachines. By enabling processes and materials that conventional semiconductor manufacturing cannot support, Atomic Machines is unlocking new capabilities in

MEMS, micro-mechanical systems, and advanced device manufacturing .

With facilities in

Emeryville and Santa Clara , Atomic Machines sits at the intersection of

precision CNC machining ,

automation ,

metrology , and cutting-edge

R&D hardware development .

About the Role

This

Prototype Machinist (Swing Shift)

role begins on a standard

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

schedule for onboarding and training. After ramp-up, it transitions to a permanent

3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

shift.

You will take full ownership of machining projects from concept to completion — including

CAM programming, tooling selection, fixturing, CNC machining, inspection, and documentation . Your work directly supports the development and refinement of the Matter Compiler™ and Atomic Machines' next-generation micromanufacturing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret

3D CAD models

and engineering drawings to plan setups and machining workflows.

Program CAM using

Fusion 360, Mastercam, HyperMill , or similar platforms.

Run a variety of CNC equipment, including:

3-axis, 3+2, and

5-axis CNC mills

Live-tool CNC lathes

Waterjets & laser cutters

Machine precision components with tolerances down to

±0.0005" (±13 µm) .

Design and build custom

fixtures, tooling, and workholding

systems for prototype manufacturing.

Perform

in-process and final inspections

using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and CMM.

Provide

design-for-manufacturing (DFM)

feedback to engineering teams.

Fabricate fixtures, tooling, and prototype structures for R&D hardware.

Document machining processes, offsets, inspection results, and lessons learned.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe machine shop environment.

Qualifications

3+ years of CNC machining experience , ideally in a high-mix, low-volume, or R&D prototype environment.

Proficiency with at least one

CAM system

(Fusion 360, Mastercam, HyperMill, etc.).

Strong understanding of

GD&T , precision tolerances, and blueprint interpretation ( CNC experience with

aluminum, stainless steel, titanium , and other advanced materials.

Skilled with

manual machining

equipment (mills, lathes, drill presses, saws).

Welding certification

or practical welding experience is a strong plus.

Experience with

CMM

and advanced metrology tools preferred.

Strong communication skills and ability to document workflows clearly.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Why Join Atomic Machines

? Be part of the team developing next-generation

micromanufacturing technology? Prototype never-before-made precision components? Work with state-of-the-art CNC, metrology, and R&D tools? Competitive pay range of

$45–$55/hr? Highly collaborative engineering and machining environment