Machinist Technician

San Francisco, California Posted 3 days ago

Role Overview

Altentechnologyusa is hiring a Machinist Technician. This is a contract role in San Francisco, California . posted 3 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Job Summary

Operate and maintain the machine shop, including CNC mill, lathe, waterjet, laser cutter, and 3D printing equipment to fabricate parts requested by Engineering. This role requires someone who can manage their own workload, prioritize competing requests, and execute independently with minimal day-to-day supervision. This role will be following the lead of the Machine Shop Supervisor, but the technician will be the primary on-site presence responsible for daily shop output and organization.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on machining experience, the ability to interpret engineering drawings and produce parts to specification, and strong self-direction to keep the shop running and fabrication tickets closing on schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Machining & Fabrication

Operate CNC mill, lathe, waterjet, laser cutter, and 3D printers to produce parts to specification
Read and interpret CAD drawings, technical schematics, and blueprints to determine fabrication requirements
Use CAM software to generate CNC toolpaths and run programs to close fabrication tickets
Perform quality checks on finished parts to verify they meet engineering tolerances
Troubleshoot machining issues, adjust programs, and resolve equipment problems as they arise

Shop Operations & Organization

Manage daily work order prioritization and production scheduling with remote input from the Machine Shop Supervisor
Keep the shop floor organized, clean, and production-ready at all times
Perform routine maintenance on all shop equipment to prevent unplanned downtime
Coordinate with Engineering to clarify part requirements, timelines, and priorities

Inventory & Procurement

Maintain consumables inventory and reorder supplies before stockouts occur
Track tooling wear and replacement needs across all shop equipment
Procure tools, materials, and equipment needed to fulfill fabrication requests
Flag large purchases or capital equipment needs to the Machine Shop Supervisor

Documentation & Communication

Maintain accurate records of completed work orders, material usage, and equipment maintenance
Provide status updates to the Machine Shop Supervisor on shop output, delays, and equipment issues
Document recurring fabrication processes to build a reference library for common parts
Communicate with Engineering to confirm specifications and report completion of requests

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

2-3 years of hands-on machine shop experience
Experience operating CNC mills and lathes
Experience operating waterjet cutters, laser cutters, or both
Experience with 3D printing workflows and materials
Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and engineering drawings
Working knowledge of CAM software and CNC program generation
Ability to troubleshoot machining and equipment issues independently
Strong time management and self-direction, with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines without direct
Oversight

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with multiple 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLA, SLS)
Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
Experience with manual machining (manual mill, manual lathe)
Knowledge of materials science as it applies to machining and fabrication
Experience with shop inventory management or procurement systems

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Technical: Strong hands-on machining ability across CNC, waterjet, laser, and additive manufacturing equipment
Self-Direction: Manages own schedule, prioritizes work orders, and delivers without day-to-day supervision
Problem-Solving: Identifies root causes of machining issues and resolves them without escalation when possible
Communication: Provides clear updates to remote supervision and coordinates with Engineering on requirements and
timelines
Organization: Keeps the shop, inventory, and documentation in order so work flows without delays

Salary Range: $100,000-$110,000/K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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This position is based in San Francisco, California . Altentechnologyusa has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

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When was the Machinist Technician role at Altentechnologyusa posted?

This role was posted on July 6, 2026 (3 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.