Associate Prototype Technician (CNC Machining)

Location: CGC - HQ - Carlsbad, United States; onsite prototype shop environment

Salary: $18.61–$27.84 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a premium golf equipment, gear, and apparel company developing and manufacturing golf clubs, balls, apparel, bags, and accessories across global brands including hirify.global, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO.

What you will do

• Assist with machining, fabrication, assembly, finishing, and inspection of prototype components using engineering drawings, CAD models, sketches, and instructions.
• Support setup and operation of CNC mills, lathes, grinders, manual machining equipment, and other prototype shop tools.
• Prepare raw materials, tooling, fixtures, and setup components for prototype manufacturing.
• Perform dimensional inspections with calipers, micrometers, gauges, rulers, and scales.
• Assist with prototype fitting, polishing, deburring, light assembly, and manufacturability problem-solving.
• Maintain build records, inspection data, material tracking, equipment cleanliness, preventative maintenance, and a safe shop environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of experience in a machine shop, prototype shop, manufacturing, fabrication, or a related technical environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of CNC machining, prototype fabrication, shop safety, fixturing, assembly, and quality inspection methods.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, CAD models, blueprints, sketches, and basic tolerances.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, kneel, reach, perform repetitive hand and arm movements, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work safely around machinery, noise, dust, fumes, oils, and shop chemicals while wearing required PPE.

Nice to have

• Associate degree, technical certification, or coursework in machining, manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Exposure to NX, Teamcenter, or Shop Floor Connect.
• Experience with CNC machining, benching, assembly, welding, grinding, polishing, or other prototype finishing.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on R&D prototype shop environment focused on learning modern manufacturing practices.
• Collaborative work with engineers, technicians, designers, and supervisors.
• Fast-paced product development environment with changing priorities and rapid prototype timelines.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, respect, openness, and authenticity.