Valar Atomics

Senior Machinist

Valar Atomics · Torrance, California, United States

Posted 13 days ago

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This role has been open
13 days
Valar Atomics's roles stay open a median of 42 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Valar Atomics's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Valar Atomics
high
37 stale, 4 reposted of 84 open
Hiring momentum
105 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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

About this role

As a Senior Machinist at Valar Atomics, you will be responsible for manufacturing precision components from various materials, including plastics and metals. Your day-to-day tasks will involve operating and maintaining CNC mills and lathes, programming CNC machine tool paths, interpreting engineering drawings, and performing quality control inspections. You will work closely with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure high-quality output while maintaining a safe work environment.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Proven experience in CNC machining, with expertise in both lathe and mill operations.
  • Proficient in CNC programming, particularly using ESPRIT software or Fusion 360.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
  • Solid understanding of machining principles, tooling selection, and materials behavior.
  • Skilled in machine setup, adjustments, and operational troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of quality control methods and precision inspection tools.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment is a plus.
  • ESPRIT Edge Experience
  • Heidenhain TNC7 Experience
  • 5 Axis Machining proficiency
  • Turbine Machining proficiency

What you get

  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
  • Generous PPE stipend
  • High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed in the range provided, only a specific range of $38 - $55 USD.
  • The role involves working in a high-impact startup environment which may require adaptability to changing conditions.

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Listed by Valar Atomics on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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