Founding Senior CNC Machinist

Founding Senior CNC Machinist - 5 AxisAutomation and precision are a strategic capability.Quiet Precision is an automation-first, lights-out CNC machining company built for America's reindustrialization. We machine 5-axis parts for robotics, semiconductor, medical, aerospace, defense, and every hardware team in between — prototype to production, at the pace only automation makes possible.The outcome of this era will be decided on factory floors. America is bringing AI into the world, and the hardware that matters most is only as good as the parts it's made from. We machine them here.We are looking for a machinist who wants real ownership of a floor built around automation from the ground up.WHAT YOU'LL DOLead equipment qualification, acceptance testing, and process validation on our 5-axis platformsProgram complex parts from CAD models and formal GD&T drawings using modern CAMDesign fixturing and workholding built for multi-pallet, probe-verified, high-uptime productionRun and optimize first-article and production jobs in aluminum, titanium, stainless, and aerospace-grade alloysOwn feeds, speeds, and tool-life strategy, and document the process knowledge the floor runs onBuild out our quality system to AS9100 and ISO 13485 readinessEvaluate and qualify tooling, workholding, and probing as operations scaleSet the standard on the floor and mentor the teamWHAT YOU BRING5+ years of CNC machining with hands-on 5-axis programming and setupStrong CAM (Mastercam, hyperMILL, Fusion 360, or similar) and fluency reading complex GD&TA bias for action — if you see a problem, you move to solve itThe ability to own a manufacturing project end to endExperience in regulated, high-precision, or tight-tolerance production environmentsU.S. person status as defined by ITAR (see below)NICE TO HAVEExperience on high-end 5-axis platforms — Matsuura, Makino, or similarMulti-pallet or lights-out cell experienceTitanium, Inconel, or exotic alloy experienceExposure to AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or DCMA-inspected environmentsCMM programming experience (Zeiss / CALYPSO)A genuine interest in automation and data-driven manufacturingMilitary service, or experience in a veteran-owned or mission-driven companyWHAT YOU GETReal authority over tooling, equipment, and process decisionsA direct path to shop foreman and operations leadership as we scaleTop-tier equipment and the mandate to run it the right wayCOMPENSATION & BENEFITSThe expected base salary range for this position is $140,000 – $185,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, certifications, and demonstrated capability. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and paid holidays.EDUCATIONReal-world experience. Real-world machining.ABOUT USQuiet Precision is an automation-first precision machining company in Fremont, California, machining in America at aerospace-grade quality. ITAR registered. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.HOW TO APPLYSend your resume and a short note on the most complex 5-axis part you've made — and what you would do differently — to careers@quiet-precision.com.EXPORT CONTROL / ITAR REQUIREMENT Due to the nature of our work and in compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), this position requires that the candidate be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 — a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Verification of U.S. person status will be required as a condition of employment.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Quiet Precision LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, we encourage veterans and members of the military community to apply.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact careers@quiet-precision.com.FAIR CHANCE & BACKGROUND CHECK Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check conducted in accordance with applicable law. Quiet Precision LLC will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local ordinances.