Machinist/Programmer
Fuse · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Fuse's Ashby job board and last checked it on September 11, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- $58K - $85K
- Location
- San Leandro, California
Hiring context
How this role compares at Fuse
Fuse has 38 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 9 job families, and 21 of them are in engineering. 24 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 63%.
This role's posted range of $58K - $85K sits above 0% of the 23 other Fuse roles quoted over the same currency and period.
Fuse concentrates this hiring in:
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What the role asks for
What they're asking for
- High school diploma or GED plus 1+ years of professional CNC machining experience, or equivalent education and hands-on shop experience.Education
- Proficiency with 3-axis or higher CNC and manual mills and/or lathes.Skill
- Ability to read and write CAM code using Fusion CAD/CAM, NX CAM, or equivalent.Skill
- Solid understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and precision measurement.Skill
- 3+ years of professional CNC machining experience.ExperiencePreferred
- Experience with 5-axis mills or multi-axis machines.SkillPreferred
- Familiarity with Haas machines.SkillPreferred
- CMM programming experience using ZEISS CALYPSO.SkillPreferred
- Give a shit. Build things you're proud of.SkillPreferred
- Take responsibility. If something is broken and you can fix it, fix it. See things through.SkillPreferred
- Move fast. Make decisions, learn quickly, and keep moving forward.SkillPreferred
- Think bigger. Simplify relentlessly. Don't default to the safe answer.SkillPreferred
- Disagree and commit. The best idea wins. Once a decision is made, we move.SkillPreferred
- Desire to win. This is hard. Expect intensity. We are here to win.SkillPreferred
- Plan B is to make Plan A work.SkillPreferred
- Able to stand or sit for extended periods during machine operation.SkillPreferred
- Able to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 50 pounds.SkillPreferred
- Consistent use of required PPE, including eye, hearing, hand, and foot protection.SkillPreferred
- Understanding and adherence to lockout/tagout procedures and safe machine operation.SkillPreferred
Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.
Job description
ABOUT FUSE We are building one of the most potentially consequential companies of the century. Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to fusion energy while safeguarding humankind. This is not a normal company. This is not a normal job. We are committed for the long term to win. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Machinist at Fuse, you're focused on production: taking drawings from engineering and turning them into parts, fast, right, and efficiently. You'll work on a mix of standardized TITAN components and rapid one-offs with tight timelines, operating manual and CNC mills and lathes, writing and optimizing CAM programs, and verifying dimensions to hit tolerances consistently. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES - Operate manual and CNC mills and lathes: set up, program, and run jobs from engineering drawings with precision and speed. - Write and edit CAM programs using Fusion CAD/CAM, NX CAM, or equivalent. - Select tooling and setups based on part geometry, material, and tolerances. - Work with materials including stainless steel, PMMA, composites, tungsten alloys, and others. - Inspect finished parts against engineering drawings and GD&T requirements and communicate issues to engineering. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - High school diploma or GED plus 1+ years of professional CNC machining experience, or equivalent education and hands-on shop experience. - Proficiency with 3-axis or higher CNC and manual mills and/or lathes. - Ability to read and write CAM code using Fusion CAD/CAM, NX CAM, or equivalent. - Solid understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and precision measurement. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of professional CNC machining experience. - Experience with 5-axis mills or multi-axis machines. - Familiarity with Haas machines. - CMM programming experience using ZEISS CALYPSO. WHAT WE VALUE - Give a shit. Build things you're proud of. - Take responsibility. If something is broken and you can fix it, fix it. See things through. - Move fast. Make decisions, learn quickly, and keep moving forward. - Think bigger. Simplify relentlessly. Don't default to the safe answer. - Disagree and commit. The best idea wins. Once a decision is made, we move. - Desire to win. This is hard. Expect intensity. We are here to win. - Plan B is to make Plan A work. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Able to stand or sit for extended periods during machine operation. - Able to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 50 pounds. - Consistent use of required PPE, including eye, hearing, hand, and foot protection. - Understanding and adherence to lockout/tagout procedures and safe machine operation. BENEFITS - Medical, dental, and vision coverage. - Relocation assistance for roles that require it. - Flexible time off. Take what you need, no accrual tracking. - 2 weeks of paid time off built into the end of each year, subject to team and business needs. - 10+ paid holidays. - Supportive leave of absence policies. - Paid leave for new parents. ITAR REQUIREMENTS To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you 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. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Fuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Fuse is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, ancestry, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.