CNC Machinist, 5 Axis (2nd Shift)

Associate CNC Machinist (Mill)

Freeform

ASSOCIATE CNC MACHINIST (MILL) Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits. As an Associate CNC Machinist, you’ll play a key role in Freeform’s machining and post-processing operations. You’ll work with advanced multi-axis CNC machines that transform 3D-printed metal parts into precision-finished aerospace-grade components, helping bridge the gap between 3D printing and final production. You’ll gain hands-on experience operating CNCs, mills, and lathes, making basic program edits, setting up jobs, and inspecting parts. The right candidate for this role will be an energetic go-getter with a positive attitude and a “no job too big or small” mentality. If you are highly motivated to learn and grow as a manufacturing professional, we'd love to hear from you 3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative individuals who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!   Responsibilities:   * Operate and support CNC machining, including setup, basic programming edits, tool changes, and part inspection * Use manual machining tools such as mills, lathes, bandsaws, and grinders to support part finishing and fixture creation * Learn and apply precision measurement techniques to verify part quality and tolerances * Support maintenance and troubleshooting of CNC machines and shop equipment (air compressors, chillers, inert gas systems, etc.) * Contribute to shop organization and process improvements, helping build a high-functioning R&D machine shop Basic Qualifications:   * 1+ years of experience of CNC operation OR completion of formal technical training (e.g., NTMA, community college machining program, or similar) Nice to Have:   * Experience operating CNC mills or lathes, including basic G-code understanding * Exposure to metal additive manufacturing and post-processing techniques * Familiarity with manual machining, welding, or fabrication of stainless steel, aluminum, or nickel alloys * Ability to use hand tools, power tools, cranes, forklifts, and other shop equipment * Experience interpreting blueprints and using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, etc.) * Comfort working with facility systems such as air, water, and inert gases * Ability to lift and/or move up to 30lbs unassisted  * Ability to climb ladders and be on your feet for extended periods of time  * Must be available and willing to work overtime when needed   Location:  * Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA’s deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country. * Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions. What We Offer:  * We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.  * We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.  * Benefits * Significant stock option packages * 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options) * Life insurance * Traditional and Roth 401(k) * Relocation assistance provided * Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays * Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent * Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette * Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events * Compensation * As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company’s current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role. * In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated pay range for this role is $25-$35/hour. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact. * Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

CNC Machinist

SAEKI

SAEKI - MANUFACTURING AT SOFTWARE SPEED Europe's defense industrial base cannot respond at the speed modern conflict requires. Legacy suppliers operate on month-long timelines. Tribal knowledge is retiring. Supply chains are fragile. SAEKI is building the operating system for autonomous factories — the infrastructure that lets Europe manufacture mission-critical components at software speed. You'll be the production backbone of Factory ONE — the machinist who takes proven processes and executes them at the highest quality, repeatability, and throughput. Once our Part Zero Machinists have figured out how to make a component, you're the one who runs it — holding tight tolerances part after part, inside production cells that blend manual skill with robotic automation. THE ROLE As a CNC Machinist at Factory ONE, you will operate and optimize our fleet of 5-axis machining centers in production. You'll work from established CAM programs and setup documentation to produce aerospace-grade components at volume — loading jobs, verifying setups, monitoring cuts, and ensuring every part meets spec. You'll work alongside robotic tending systems and automated workflows, acting as the quality-critical human in the loop who catches what sensors miss and keeps production moving. This isn't a traditional job shop. You'll operate in a software-driven factory where machine data flows into AI systems in real time — and your feedback on what's actually happening at the spindle is essential to making those systems smarter. Based on-site at Factory ONE in Munich. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * 3–5+ years of experience operating multi-axis CNC machining centers, ideally 5-axis. You've run production — not just one-offs. * Setup Execution: You can independently set up machines from documented process sheets — loading tools, setting work offsets, verifying programs, and running first-off parts to confirm the setup is dialed in. * Production Discipline: Experience running repeat jobs to tight tolerances with consistent quality. You understand SPC, in-process checks, and what it takes to hold spec over a batch — not just on the first part. * Material Knowledge: Experience machining aerospace metals — aluminum, titanium, Inconel, or stainless steel. You understand how materials behave under the tool and can spot trouble before it becomes scrap. * Blueprint Reading: Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings with GD&T callouts. You know what the tolerances mean and how to measure them. * Measurement Skills: Proficient with precision measurement tools — micrometers, calipers, height gauges, and ideally basic CMM operation. * Problem Solving: When a tool chatters, a dimension drifts, or a finish isn't right, you diagnose and fix it — adjusting feeds, speeds, or tooling as needed. You escalate clearly when something needs re-programming rather than patching around it. * Automation Comfort: You'll work alongside robotic loading systems and software-driven workflows. You don't need to program them — but you need to be comfortable operating in that environment and flagging issues to the automation team. * Location: Based in Munich (on-site at Factory ONE). * Language: Fluent in German; English proficiency is a plus. WHAT WE'RE NOT LOOKING FOR * Button-pushers who only load parts and press cycle start. We need machinists who think critically about every setup and every cut. * People who are resistant to technology. You'll work in a factory where robots, software, and AI are deeply integrated into daily operations. * Operators unwilling to share what they see. Your observations at the machine feed directly into the systems we're building. If you prefer to keep knowledge to yourself, this isn't the right shop. WHAT WE OFFER * Mission: Rebuild the industrial sovereignty of the West. Your work directly enables the production of mission-critical hardware for defense and space. * The Environment: Access to a 5,000m² state-of-the-art facility featuring 5-axis CNCs, industrial robots, and large-scale 3D printers. Your work runs on real hardware from day one. * The Team: "Special Forces" model. Everyone senior, everyone ships. No politics, no bureaucracy. Direct feedback, high standards. * Compensation: Competitive salary + meaningful equity. Location: Factory ONE in Munich. APPLY * Resume: Show us what you've machined. * Cover letter: Why this mission? Why now?

Senior CNC Machinist

SAEKI

SAEKI - MANUFACTURING AT SOFTWARE SPEED Europe's defense industrial base cannot respond at the speed modern conflict requires. Legacy suppliers operate on month-long timelines. Tribal knowledge is retiring. Supply chains are fragile. SAEKI is building the operating system for autonomous factories — the infrastructure that lets Europe manufacture mission-critical components at software speed. You'll be the person who figures out how to make a part before anyone — or anything — else does. At SAEKI, "Part Zero" is the first physical proof that a component can be manufactured. Your job is to take an engineering drawing, devise the manufacturing strategy, write the CAM program, set up the machine, and cut the first good part. Once you've proven it out, your process becomes the foundation that our automation systems scale. THE ROLE As a Part Zero Machinist at Factory ONE, you are the bridge between engineering intent and proven manufacturing reality. You'll receive new part geometries — often complex, often in demanding materials — and own the full journey from CAM programming through first-article approval. You'll select tooling, define workholding strategies, write and optimize multi-axis toolpaths, set up the machine, and run the first part. Then you'll document everything so the process can be handed off to our automated production cells. Based on-site at Factory ONE in Munich. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * 7+ years of CNC machining experience, with significant time spent programming and proving out new parts — not just running established jobs. * CAM Programming: Advanced proficiency in HyperMill. You can take a STEP file and a drawing and produce a complete, collision-checked, multi-axis program. * Process Engineering Mindset: You think in terms of manufacturing strategy — fixturing concepts, operation sequencing, datum schemes, and how to hold tolerance across multiple setups. You see the full process before you cut anything. * 5-Axis Mastery: Deep experience with simultaneous 5-axis machining. You understand tool-axis control, lead/lag angles, and how to use the full kinematic envelope of a machine. * Material Expertise: Proven track record machining aerospace-grade materials — titanium, Inconel, high-strength aluminum, stainless steel. You know the feeds, the speeds, and the failure modes. * Tooling & Workholding: Strong knowledge of cutting tool selection, custom fixture design, and creative workholding solutions for complex geometries and thin-walled structures. * First-Article Discipline: Experience with first-article inspection processes (AS9102 or equivalent). You understand what it takes to prove a part meets spec — and you document your process so others can repeat it. * Handoff to Automation: Willingness and ability to document your process — tooling lists, setup sheets, parameter sets, inspection plans — in a way that enables automated or semi-automated production. Your tribal knowledge doesn't stay in your head. * Location: Based in Munich (on-site at Factory ONE). * Language: Fluent in German; English proficiency is a plus. WHAT WE'RE NOT LOOKING FOR * Production operators who run the same job on repeat. This role is about solving a new manufacturing puzzle every day. * Programmers who only work in CAM and never touch the machine. People who hoard knowledge. If it only works when you're the one running it, it doesn't work. WHAT WE OFFER * Mission: Rebuild the industrial sovereignty of the West. Your work directly enables the production of mission-critical hardware for defense and space. * Total Ownership: High-stakes autonomy in your domain. You own both the problems and the solutions — and have the authority to execute. * The Environment: Access to a 5,000m² state-of-the-art facility featuring 5-axis CNCs, industrial robots, and large-scale 3D printers. Your work runs on real hardware from day one. * The Team: "Special Forces" model. Everyone senior, everyone ships. No politics, no bureaucracy. Direct feedback, high standards. * Compensation: Competitive salary + meaningful equity. * Location: Factory ONE in Munich. APPLY * Resume: Focus on production challenges you’ve tackled and solved. * Cover letter: Why this mission? Why now? What would you build first?