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Gear Machinist

Figure · San Jose, CA

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
78 days
Figure's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
60% of Figure's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Figure
high
112 stale, 2 reposted of 112 open
Hiring momentum
152 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 Figure's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Figure.

About this role

As a Gear Machinist at Figure, you will be responsible for designing, producing, and inspecting precision gears and gear systems that are essential for the development of humanoid robots. You will operate various machines, including gear hobbing machines and CNC lathes, while also providing training to team members and maintaining a safe and organized shop environment.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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 Figure as an employer.

What you need

  • 10+ years of experience in a related industry
  • Proficient in gear hobbing processes, tooling selection, and setup
  • Hands-on experience with gear skiving for internal profiles and splines
  • Strong knowledge of gear geometry, tolerances, and quality standards
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and gear specifications
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment

Nice to have

  • Experience with gear grinding operations
  • Fabrication and/or welding experience
  • Familiarity with metrology tools such as CMMs

What you get

  • The US base pay range for this full-time position is between $45/hr-$80/hr
  • The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role.

Worth weighing

  • No specific information on the company's culture or team dynamics is provided.
  • The role requires a significant amount of experience, which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates.

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

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

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