Full Time Weekend CNC Machinist

We are designing, building, and operating the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US. In the process, we are restoring America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive. Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume. Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way. Our mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable. We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society. We were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world's top venture capital firms. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.
CNC Machinist (Mill & Lathe) General Matter is seeking a highly skilled Senior CNC Machinist with deep hands‑on experience across CNC Mills and CNC Lathes, with a strong emphasis on live tooling programming and complex multi‑axis work. This role operates at the intersection of production machining and R&D, supporting rapid iteration, fixture development, and continuous cycle‑time reduction. The ideal candidate is a technically grounded machinist who values craftsmanship, understands fundamentals, and can also think strategically—partnering with engineering to optimize processes, improve throughput, and enable scalable manufacturing.
Responsibilities Machining & Programming Program, set up, and operate CNC Mills and CNC Lathes, including live tooling and multi‑axis operations.
Develop and optimize CNC programs (G-code and CAM-generated) for complex geometries and tight tolerances.
Execute first‑article builds, prove‑outs, and low‑volume production runs in an R&D environment.
Troubleshoot machining issues related to tooling, fixturing, materials, and machine dynamics.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to improve part stability, repeatability, and setup efficiency.
Support the transition of R&D processes into stable, repeatable production workflows.
Collaboration & R&D Support Work closely with design and manufacturing engineers during early‑stage development.
Basic Qualifications High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
7+ years of CNC machining experience in a mill/lathe environment.
Strong expertise in live tooling programming.
Proven experience programming and running complex multi‑axis parts.
Experience supporting production ramp‑ups from prototype to volume.
Background in aerospace, energy, advanced manufacturing, or precision components.
Able to work independently and problem‑solve efficiently with minimal supervision.
Willingness to provide constructive feedback to the engineering and production teams to improve tooling designs, processes, and parts.
Additional Requirements Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime and/or weekends as needed
employment with General Matter 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.
Compensation And Benefits Pay range: Technician: $27.00 - $60.00/hour Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full‑time hires, you may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

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