CNC Machinist

Etched is an AI-hardware company building rack-scale frontier inference clusters.

San Jose, United States
About Etched

Etched co-designs chips, racks, software, and manufacturing systems for efficient inference of frontier AI models, targeting throughput, latency, cost, and power efficiency across prefill and decode workloads.

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Candidate Availability

Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.

About the Role

You will program CAM jobs from CAD models and take prototype parts through setup, first article, and production. You will operate CNC and sheet-metal equipment, weld and finish assemblies, design fixtures, inspect work, manage tooling, support system integration, and provide manufacturability feedback.

Requirements

  • Trade school, apprenticeship, or journeyman machinist certification
  • Experience with Fusion 360 or Mastercam
  • Experience with Haas controls
  • Sheet metal fabrication experience
  • CNC press brake setup and operation experience
  • Waterjet or laser cutting experience
  • TIG or MIG welding proficiency on aluminum and steel
  • Prototype, R&D, or quick-turn job shop experience
  • Tool crib inventory and tooling purchase experience
  • CAD skills for fixture design
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to obtain forklift certification

Responsibilities

  • Program CAM jobs from engineering CAD models
  • Own machining jobs from setup through first article and production
  • Design and build fixtures, soft jaws, and workholding
  • Set up and operate CNC vertical mills, manual mills, lathes, and shop equipment
  • Operate waterjet cutting and CNC press brake equipment
  • TIG weld brackets, enclosures, and fixtures
  • Fabricate, finish, and fit formed and welded assemblies
  • Manage tool crib inventory, tooling purchases, and vendor relationships
  • Inspect work using metrology equipment and GD&T drawings
  • Support prototype system and rack assembly
  • Maintain shop equipment and support safe shop operations
  • Provide design-for-manufacturability feedback

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • $500 monthly credit for waiving medical benefits
  • $2,500 monthly housing subsidy for eligible employees
  • Relocation support
  • Wellness benefits
  • Daily lunch and dinner
  • Compute budget subject to ROI justification
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