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Prototype Machinist & Fabrication Specialist

DoorDash USA · San Francisco, CA

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
103 days
DoorDash USA's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of DoorDash USA's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at DoorDash USA
high
462 stale, 8 reposted of 462 open
Hiring momentum
135 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DoorDash USA's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DoorDash USA.

About this role

The Prototype Machinist & Fabrication Specialist at DoorDash Labs will work closely with the engineering team to transform complex designs into high-precision physical hardware for autonomous delivery robots. Daily tasks include operating CNC machines, managing 3D printing technologies, fabricating custom tools, and supporting the assembly and troubleshooting of robotic platforms. The role requires a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment, ensuring all builds meet exact specifications while maintaining a compliant and organized machine shop.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DoorDash USA as an employer.

What you need

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in a high-precision machine shop, R&D lab, or prototype environment
  • Mastery of 5-axis CNC programming and operation, CNC lathes, and manual machining equipment
  • Proficiency in the use of precision measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and CMM
  • Hands-on experience managing professional-grade 3D printing platforms
  • Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Nice to have

  • Advanced fabrication skills such as TIG/MIG welding or sheet metal fabrication
  • Experience in the robotics, aerospace, or automotive industry working on autonomous systems
  • Proficiency in electronics including reading schematics and performing basic soldering or wire harness fabrication
  • Familiarity with Linux or Python for basic robotic system testing and troubleshooting
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license

What you get

  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Wellness benefits
  • Commuter benefits match
  • Paid time off and paid sick leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Worth weighing

  • Role requires in-person attendance 5 days a week
  • No salary listed, but a pay range is provided
  • The position involves physically demanding work around machinery
  • The role is focused on high-precision and prototype work, which may limit exposure to broader manufacturing processes

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Listed by DoorDash USA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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