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Lead Machinist

Zoo · Los Angeles, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Zoo's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Zoo's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Zoo
high
9 stale, 0 reposted of 10 open
Hiring momentum
11 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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

About this role

As a Lead Machinist at Zoo, you will manage the daily operations of the machine shop, overseeing the production of precision components using CNC mills, lathes, and other fabrication tools. Your role involves programming and operating machines, interpreting engineering drawings, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and quality. You will also focus on continuous improvement initiatives and mentor future machinists as the team expands.

Our read on this posting2.2out of 5
benefits
1/5
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 Zoo as an employer.

What you need

  • 5+ years of machining experience with significant hands-on CNC experience
  • Experience leading or supervising a machine shop, production cell, or manufacturing floor
  • Strong expertise with CNC mills, lathes, tooling, setups, offsets, feeds, speeds, and machine optimization
  • Experience programming using CAM software and editing machine code at the controller
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T and tolerance requirements
  • Experience working from CAD models and collaborating with mechanical engineering teams

Nice to have

  • Experience in aerospace, automotive, hardware startup, or precision manufacturing environments
  • Experience machining aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, plastics, and specialty materials
  • Familiarity with modern CAD/CAM workflows and digital manufacturing systems
  • Experience with Haas, Okuma, Mazak, DMG Mori, or similar equipment
  • Knowledge of additive manufacturing, fixtures, or hybrid prototyping environments

What you get

  • Competitive equity
  • Full benefits package which may vary by geography

Worth weighing

  • Salary range is $30 - $45 USD, which may vary based on experience and geography
  • Role involves significant hands-on work and leadership in a fast-paced environment
  • Opportunity to work in a startup setting with potential for growth and process development

Summarised from Zoo's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Zoo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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