Machinist/Fabrication Lead at ready


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Job Info:
  • Company ready
  • Position Machinist/Fabrication Lead
  • Location San Carlos
  • Source Empllo
  • Published June 26, 2026(45+ days ago)
  • Type Full-Time
  • Experience Lead
  • Salary $100k - $120k


Job Description

📋 Description

  • Program, set up, and operate CNC mills (Haas preferred) and laser cutting.
  • Operate wire-laser directed energy deposition (DED) equipment for metal parts.
  • Own fabrication workflows from raw stock to finished enclosure components.
  • Design and build fixtures to improve repeatability and throughput.
  • Optimize toolpaths, feeds, speeds, and setups for production efficiency.
  • Maintain equipment and troubleshoot production issues.

🎯 Requirements

  • Proven experience programming and operating CNC mills (Haas strongly preferred).
  • Experience operating laser cutters or similar fabrication equipment.
  • Develop additive-to-subtractive workflows — printing near-net-shape parts.
  • Ability to independently manage setup, fixturing, and tooling decisions.
  • Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, tolerances, and material behavior.
  • Experience in a production or fabrication environment (not only prototyping).

🎁 Benefits

  • Competitive salary plus meaningful equity upside.
  • Competitive benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Opportunities to learn and grow – startups.
  • Chance to shape the roadmap as we pursue bold goals.
  • Optional 1-2x per year retreats.
  • Active shaping of benefits; have a say in which benefits matter.