CNC Production Assistant

Do you have a passion for sustainability? Does the idea of creating zero-waste products excite you? If so, we're looking for you

You:

• Appreciate a good debate even with your boss
• Thrive in fast-paced change; take decisive action, and run with great ideas—even if they're not yours
• Solutions-focused; figure out how to fix it instead of who is to blame
• Driven by curiosity; always learning, growing, and embracing discomfort for progress.
• Bring high energy to all your interactions
• Community-minded and driven to make an impact

We:

• Act with Impact; we work to protect and restore the environment while making sustainability cool.
• Encourage testing, learning, and growing—we love data-backed, creative decisions.
• Value intelligence, resourcefulness, and innovative thinking over rigid experience requirements.
• Embrace smart risk-taking; we move fast, take action, and aren't afraid to fail forward.
• Believe that accountability drives success, so foster empowerment not entitlement

Our Core Values:

• Commit to a culture that builds a strong COMMUNITY
• Foster CREATIVITY to inspire fresh innovation
• Embrace COURAGE by taking action despite uncertainty
• Live with Awareness and CONSCIOUSNESS of our choices

The Company:
We are famous for being the creators of the world's first compostable phone case and our latest leading-edge innovation Lomi, the must-have smart-waste appliance for your home. We're fast-moving and on a mission to build something bold—and we're doing it quickly. Our environment is dynamic and constantly evolving. If you thrive in uncertainty, love solving problems and prefer action over perfection, you'll fit right in. We value ownership, initiative, and the ability to just get sh*t done. Success here means being comfortable with a 90% solution, moving fast, and iterating even faster. It's challenging, it's exciting, and it's definitely not boring. If you're looking for a place where you can grow fast, wear a lot of hats, and make a real impact— we welcome you to join a group of innovators who are committed to creating a waste-free future.
The Responsibilities:

• Perform CNC machine homing and start-up procedures.
• Load correct cut files and set up appropriate jigs.
• Zero working home origin for each job.
• Conduct minor repairs and adjustments to jigs as needed.
• Operate CNC machines - load/unload cases, optimize cycle times, and apply MagSafe.
• Visually inspect CNC'd cases to ensure quality standards are met.
• Organize defective products by order and submit for reprocessing.
• Maintain organized staging of WIP (work-in-progress) cases awaiting CNC.
• Stage CNC'd cases by order for the shipping team.
• Execute bulk CNC runs of blank cases.
• Sweep, organize supplies, and properly dispose of garbage.
• Assist with monthly inventory counts.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient workspace.
• Support team members as needed.
• Operate all equipment safely and follow all safety protocols.
• Collaborate with peers and management to improve processes and promote teamwork
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative facility culture.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Mechanically inclined with a hands-on approach to tasks
• Capable of performing repetitive tasks with consistency and accuracy
• Quick to learn new procedures and contribute to process improvements
• Effective both independently and in collaborative team settings
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with frequently changing priorities
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, and clear communication
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of pride in workmanship
• Enthusiastic team player dedicated to green practices and sustainability
• Physically capable of lifting up to 40 lbs and standing for 8-hour shifts
• Available 5 days a week - Wednesday to Sunday 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm

Rate: $20/hour

Commitment to Diversity:
Lomi & Pela are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We value unique perspectives and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.