Located in Northern California, the Joby Aviation team has been steadily working toward our goal of providing safe, affordable, fully electric air transportation that is accessible to everyone. Imagine an air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly and quickly carries you over the congestion on the ground, giving you back that time you’d otherwise spend sitting in traffic. Technology has advanced to the point where designing and operating an all-electric aircraft is completely viable. Our team has been discreetly designing and flight testing this vehicle and is looking for talented individuals to see it through certification and high rate production.

Joby Aviation is seeking a CNC Prototype Machinist to join our subtractive prototyping team. This individual’s role is to assist in making fixtures, jigs, test articles, and flight components while collaborating with engineers and other technicians through hands-on experience. You will be responsible for the process of CNC operations from setup and operation to complete part of a wide variety of metals and plastics. A willing attitude is very important for this position and goes a long way when thinking through a variety of solutions to complete jobs on time due to the fast pace of parts flowing through the shop. This position is hands-on experience, we aim to attract, retain, develop and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our team. 

• Operate mills, lathes, drill presses, saws, grinders, and a variety of other equipment.
• Set up, and operate both 3 axis mills and lathes to create complex aircraft components, fixtures, and tooling, from rough stock to finished part.
• Determine the best setup, machining strategy, order of operations, tool selection, speed/feed parameters for each project.
• Ability to shift between jobs when priorities change and communicating with co-workers.
• Willing to juggle multiple projects often sidelining some projects to expedite others.
• Basic understanding of G code editing.
• Demonstrate ability to select, procure, and organize appropriate tooling and fixturing for projects based on part material, geometry, features, tolerances, and system capability.
• Collaborate with team members to develop a standardized process for machining, work holding, and set-up to increase efficiency and productivity. 
• Collaborate with engineers, QC technicians and programmers to provide solutions, feedback or alternative approaches to solve technical manufacturing problems with design and manufacturability of tools and components.
• Perform self inspections and measurements of product dimensions using basic Quality Control measuring tools, probing routines, calipers, micrometer, depth gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Demonstrates ability to document and communicate well within the team environment.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement of a well-organized and safe environment for all workspaces.
• Read blueprints and other design documents as well as interpret verbal design instructions.
• Prioritizes quality on completed parts, hold tight tolerances, performs inspection of own parts and can inspect co-worker’s work.

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent

• Minimum 3 - 5+ years of Machining experience.
• Ability to operate, program and setup CNC 3 axis Mill.
• Ability to operate, program and setup CNC Lathe.
• Operate manual lathe and mill.
• Basic machine edits, knowledge of G&M codes.
• Proficient with use of common shop measuring tools.
• Basic understanding of GD&T.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-growing environment with aggressive timelines.
• Attention to detail, excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to do a variety of tasks to get the job done.
• Maintenance of machines and other equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs unaided.
• Familiarity with 5S, or similar workplace organization methods.

• Knowledge of Haas and Fanuc controls.
• CNC Probing routines.
• CNC live tooling lathe.
• 3+2 and 5 Axis Machining experience.
• Programming experience.
• Fusion360 experience.
• Excellent documentation and written communication.
• Basic Jira, SharePoint and Microsoft D365 experience
• Forklift experience.

 

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $31-$42/hour. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

 

Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

 

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.