Production Machinist (Manufacturing)

C-Motive is a startup with facilities in Middleton, WI commercializing electric motors with sustainability and efficiency as top priorities. This technology was born out of UW-Madison and will be the first of its kind on the market.

C-Motive Machinist
Middleton, WI

Pay: $36 - $39 / hour

Half of all electricity globally is consumed by electric motors. C-Motive’s patented electrostatic motor technology delivers 95%+ efficiency, uses no rare-earth metals, less than 1% the copper, and has the potential to deliver over a gigaton of carbon savings in the next decade. The global motor marketplace is $100B annually and C-Motive is poised to become a significant player in the coming few years. No one else in the world is developing electrostatic machines and our goal is to become the reference motor technology for a new generation of products.

The Opportunity
C-Motive’s motor is a highly engineered product, and demand is at an all-time high as we move into the pilot manufacturing phase. The design relies on a range of precision-machined components held to tight tolerances. To support growing production and development needs, we’ve recently expanded our machine shop with new equipment, including a 2026 SMEC 2500BY CNC turning center and a 2020 Kitamura HX300iG 4-axis horizontal mill.

The Ideal Candidate

Perform a range of machining tasks for development parts, production parts, and test fixtures

Collaborate with Engineering on efficient, manufacturable part designs

Work with Production and Quality to establish inspection methods and quality checks

Meet accuracy and operational standards while minimizing waste and caring for equipment and facilities

Follow all required safety procedures and use appropriate PPE

Write clear process instructions and documentation

Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on machine tools and assembly equipment; maintain accurate records

Qualifications

5+ years of machining experience with the full variety of machine shop equipment (CNC mills/lathes, power tools, 3D printers, etc.): skilled in setup, tool selection, holding tight tolerances (±0.001"), programming, fixturing, etc

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings - GD&T, tolerances, datums, surface finish requirements, etc

Able to lift/move up to 50 lbs and work on feet for extended periods; comfortable with ladders, crouching, and similar physical tasks

Clear communicator with strong time management skills

Demonstrated commitment to personal and team safety

Collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Shop scheduling experience is a plus but not required

Prior start-up company experience is a plus, but not required

C-Motive is committed to equitable compensation and we offer a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need. We offer a take-what-you-need paid time off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for paid parental bonding leave. We have implemented a 401k program and all employees are granted stock options with typical vesting periods.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products.

C-Motive is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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