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Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

Working at Archer means being part of a shared vision, where we work together to produce

revolutionary ways to power the future of Air Travel. To do so, we're looking for a Machining Technician

As a Machining Technician you will work with engineering and machinists to provide machined components as well as insight into machining and other adjacent manufacturing processes.

Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination.

What you'll do:

  • Set up and operate CNC mills and lathes including but not limited to 5 axis machining centers, 8 axis turning centers and Wire EDM machines.
  • Cut material, build tooling, set fixtures, prove and run programs, deburr and finish parts per programmer direction
  • Be highly detail oriented and be able to record project build data.
  • Use inspection tools to measure parts to tight tolerances
  • Make and modify parts as necessary to support assembly rigs and prototypes with short lead times.
  • Maintain equipment and well organized work areas.
  • Coordinate with engineers to highlight problems and suggest areas for improvement.

What you need:

  • Ability to measure with high precision tools including bore gauges, calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
  • Lathe, Mill-Turn, EDM and/or 5 Axis CNC machining experience
  • Conducting machine maintenance
  • Detail oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills.
  • Knowledge of power tools, pneumatic equipment, and Machine shop tools: Band saws, grinders, mill and lathe operation required.
  • Knowledge of electrical hazards, including precautionary measures around High Voltage equipment and spinning machinery.

You Should Have:

  • 2 years minimum machinist experience
  • Great communication skills for relaying data (both verbal and written)

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience with electric vehicle propulsion systems.
  • Knowledge of G code
  • 3D printing experience

Education

  • High School Diploma. Other technical or vocational schools or certification are a bonus.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $30.00- $38.00 per hour. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.