Machine Shop Technician

Boom is building Superpower - a next-generation natural gas turbine being developed at a pace and cost point the industry says isn't possible. The parts that go into it have to be right. This role is how that happens at the bench.

What this job is

Machine Shop Technician is a hands-on production support role at the center of a working machine shop. You'll deburr and clean machined parts, do light bench assembly, verify dimensions, prep hardware for outside processes like anodizing and plating, mark and kit parts, and keep the shop organized and functional. You'll support machinists with material handling and fixturing, track consumables before they run out, and perform machine maintenance as part of your regular responsibilities.

You'll also get real exposure to CNC and CMM programming. Not as a future promise - as part of the job. If you want to grow toward machining or programming, this shop will give you that path. If you don't pursue it, that's a signal too.

This is not a role where you do the same task in the same order every day. Parts change, priorities shift, and the shop needs someone who figures out what needs to happen next without being told.

What you'll do

• Deburr, edge-break, and clean machined parts using hand tools, files, abrasives, and shop wash equipment
• Perform basic dimensional verification using calipers, micrometers, and gauges before parts move to the next operation
• Light bench assembly and fitting - pressing bearings, installing inserts, fitting mating parts
• Mask and prep parts for outside processes including anodizing, plating, and powder coat
• Mark parts using laser, electrochemical etching, engraving, stamping, or labeling per drawing requirements
• Bag, tag, and kit hardware so engineers and machinists can find what they need
• Maintain machine tools - perform scheduled maintenance tasks and flag issues before they become downtime
• Support CNC and CMM programming as skills develop
• Operate a forklift to move material, tooling, and work-in-progress around the shop
• Track consumables and supplies and flag when stock needs replenishment
• Maintain 5S discipline in your work area and contribute to shared spaces

You probably have

• Hands-on experience in a machine shop or precision manufacturing environment
• Comfort with hand measurement tools - calipers, micrometers, gauges
• Familiarity with deburring, part cleaning, and prep for outside processes
• Forklift certification or willingness to get certified
• Enough experience in a structured shop to know what you don't want

You'll thrive here if

• You find work without being directed. You finish a task and immediately see the next one.
• You treat every part the same whether or not someone is watching.
• You say something when a part doesn't look right, stock is running low, or a machine sounds different than it did yesterday.
• You're genuinely interested in CNC, CMM, or machining - not just willing to learn them if asked, but actually curious about how they work.
• You've worked somewhere that didn't give you room to grow and you're done with it.

Boom is building something that hasn't been built before. The people on the shop floor are part of that.

Compensation

The Base Hourly Range for this position is $28 - $34. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Boom's total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include long-term incentives/equity, a flexible PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

There is no set Final date to receive applications for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

ITAR Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Want to build a faster future? Come join Boom.