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Nimble Robotics

AI-powered robotic fulfillment for eCommerce logistics

Machine Shop Assistant

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Francisco, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Two to three years of experience as a CNC operator, or completion of a machining/CNC program with hands-on machine time.
  • Experience setting up CNC and/or manual lathes and mills.
  • Experience using analog and digital measuring tools.
  • Ability to read blueprints, with working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Accurate record-keeping and part tracking.
  • Ability to follow instructions meticulously and check parts for accuracy.
  • Ability to perform equipment maintenance and service intervals.
  • Availability for swing shift (1:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.) and weekends.
  • Ability to work extended hours and additional weekends as needed.
  • Ability to work on-site in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes, plus manual lathes and milling machines, to produce parts to print.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) callouts.
  • Set work and tool offsets, and adjust offsets and cutter compensation to hold tolerance.
  • Inspect parts with analog and digital measuring tools and verify accuracy before parts leave the machine.
  • Complete production logs accurately and track part counts as jobs progress.
  • Flag quality issues, tooling wear, or drawing questions to the shop lead or engineering.
  • Perform routine machine maintenance, including cleaning and scheduled service intervals.
  • Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience using cutter compensation and adjusting machine offsets independently, preferred for recent graduates.

About the Company

Nimble Robotics

AI-powered robotic fulfillment for eCommerce logistics

Nimble Robotics uses artificial intelligence to optimize eCommerce logistics and supply chains, coordinating fulfillment and inventory planning to speed deliveries and improve accuracy. Its system includes robotic fulfillment hardware that handles items that fit in a bin, with oversized items processed manually, and works via plug‑and‑play integrations with Shopify, Netsuite, and Skubana on a pay‑as‑you‑go, no-upfront-capex model plus pilot options. It differentiates itself by combining AI‑driven optimization with robotic fulfillment and a hands‑off support model backed by engineers and leaders from robotics and logistics, plus flexible pilots. The goal is to help brands—from startups to Fortune 500s—scale fulfillment efficiently, reduce delivery times, and boost sales and customer satisfaction without upfront costs.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Series C
Total funding
$221M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2017

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