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Journeyman CNC Lathe Machinist

Job in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, 94087, USA
Listing for: Intuitive
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • Design & Architecture
    Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do  a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies-like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion-have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We're a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful-because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you're ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you'll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Intuitive designs and manufactures highly complex mechanical systems for use in surgery. The Machine Shop is responsible for providing support to development, engineering and manufacturing. This support includes both internal fabrication and modification of mechanical components.

We are a small team seeking a skilled machinist who has good communication and organizational skills. The successful candidate will be capable of high quality work on a variety of machine shop equipment and must be a team player with a "can do" attitude. We offer competitive pay and great benefits in a friendly, professional and challenging work environment.

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills & Experience
  • Minimum of 4 - 6 years of related experience and a High school diploma/Secondary education or equivalent; vocational training and/or on-the-job training
  • Comfortable working with all general shop equipment (i.e. grinders, saws, drills etc.)
  • Safety conscious and capable of inspecting own work
  • Plan jobs/set-ups, to a high degree of accuracy
  • Perform accurate inspections and verification
  • Ability to interpret drawings, charts, sketches, specifications, and other documentation for parts to be machined
  • Strong mechanical and technical abilities/experience
  • Knowledge of the machining properties of various materials
  • Ability to work as a team member and supervise others as needed
Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Ability to program setup/operate Proto

    TRAK mill and lathe
  • Experience with CNC and manual mill and lathe
  • Demonstrated ability to assist in job planning, scheduling and training of other team members
  • Ability to interpret and understand technical drawings and CAD files
  • Experience operating band saws and other shop equipment
  • Capable of assisting in fabricating prototype components and assemblies in support of product development with other team members
  • Modify production materials as required per rework instructions
  • Mastercam programming experience
Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls

Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government's licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan ("TCP") (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee'sstart date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri,…
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