Deep Tech startup require an experienced CNC Machinist for bespoke part design.
R&D Machinist | Prototype & Bespoke – Deep Tech Startup | Sydney Inner West
Most machinist jobs are about repetition: Set up. Run. Repeat 500 times. Check the bin.
This is not one of those jobs.
We are a Deep Tech startup building world-first hardware (think high-voltage reactors and complex energy systems). We don't have a production line. We have a lab, a team of PhD engineers, and a constant stream of \"Version 1.0\" problems that need physical solutions.
The Role: Why this is different
* Serial Number 001 Only: You will almost never make the same part twice. You are building prototypes, test rigs, and custom housings.
* Embed with Engineering: You aren't just receiving drawings; you are consulting on them. Engineers will come to you with a problem and you will help them design for manufacture.
What You'll Be Doing
* Programming & Machining: Taking complex 3D models (SolidWorks/step) and generating your own toolpaths for CNC Mills and Lathens.
* Rapid Prototyping: Turning a design concept into a functional metal part in hours, not days.
* Material Variety: Working with everything from Aluminium and Stainless to engineering plastics and exotic alloys required for thermal/high-voltage applications.
* Process Feedback: Advising the design team on tolerances, surface finishes, and geometry to make future versions better/cheaper/faster.
Who You Are
* A \"First Class\" Machinist: You have a Trade Qualification, but more importantly, you have \"finesse.\" You can hold tight tolerances on a one-off part without needing a warm‐up run.
* CAM Proficient: You don't need a programmer; you are the programmer. You are comfortable working directly from 3D CAD data.
* A Problem Solver: When you see a \"impossible\" undercut or feature, you don't just say \"can't do it\" - you figure out a fixture or a 5‐axis strategy to get it done.
* Engineering-Literate: You can speak \"Engineer.\" You understand fit, form, and function, and you're comfortable sketching ideas on a whiteboard.
What We Offer
* The \"Anti-Boredom\" Guarantee: You will face new technical challenges every week.
* High Impact: The parts you make are the core of our IP. You will see your work being tested in the lab immediately.
* Competitive Salary: We pay for high-level prototype skills, not just machine operation.
To Apply
If you are tired of production runs and want to build the future, apply via the link. (Please include a brief note or portfolio of complex parts you have machined— we love seeing the hard stuff!) Apply For Job
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