Machinist

Amber Kinetics, Inc. is looking for a Machinist to fabricate a range of custom parts for prototype builds using a Vertical Turret Lathe and a Mori CNC lathe at our Union City Headquarters. This is a drawings-to-parts, setup, and run position. The candidate must have at least 5 years of experience machining parts and operating independently. Experience using a VTL and Mori CNC lathe is a plus, but any CNC lathe experience is adequate. Will work alongside a programming machinist who will be responsible to set the standard for safety and machining practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate, and set up CNC lathe with live tooling
  
• Machine parts using detailed drawings and sketches
• Inspect parts using conventional inspection equipment
• Design and manufacture of tooling and fixtures for use in manufacture of parts
• Communicate with engineers and customers verbally and written
• Maintain and troubleshoot machines
  
  

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience operating, programming, setting up and maintaining CNC Lathes
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 5 years experience with precision machining
• Focused with attention to detail
• Efficient and disciplined with time
• Independent worker ready to succeed in a minimally structured environment
  
  

Additional Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Trade school, apprenticeship, college training or any other formal secondary education a plus

• Preferred if candidate brings personal tools which include basic set-up and inspection tools
  
  

Personal Qualities

At Amber Kinetics, Inc. we value a healthy work-life balance, engineering-driven decision-making, autonomy, and agency. We offer and encourage opportunities for personal and technical growth, and the chance to pioneer new technologies and architectures to solve consequential problems. A good fit with our team is important - we value collaboration, enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, tenacity, individual responsibility, and attention to detail.

Amber Kinetics' vision is a flywheel in every country to mitigate climate change and reduce poverty. We design and manufacture safe, environmentally sustainable energy storage solutions based on advanced flywheel technology. Our mission is to give customers the most compelling energy storage solution for a cleaner, safer, and more reliable energy infrastructure.

We offer competitive compensation and a healthy work-life balance located in Union City, CA. Amber Kinetics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation and Benefits

• Wage and equity package commensurate with experience
• Paid Vacation Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Plan Matching

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Start time ideally 5 AM
• Monday to Friday