Mechanical Engineering Machinist

Who We Are

Boston-based company Piaggio Fast Forward Inc. (PFF) was founded in 2015 by the Piaggio Group (the Italian manufacturer that created the iconic Vespa scooter). We are on a mission to build technology products that move the way that people move. To bring products to market today, PFF is solving the problem of robotic interaction with people in dynamically changing environments. We’re innovators, neighbors, and creators with a passion for local living and pushing the limits on urban transportation. We support a sustainable mobility ecology with healthy lifestyles and social connectivity available to all, regardless of age or abilities.

The Role

Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF) is looking for a Mechanical Engineering machinist to join our team. In this role, you will take ownership of the machine and assembly shop, ensuring it is well-maintained, organized, and stocked. You will work collaboratively with the Mechanical team for the in house prototyping of parts, create fixtures for the Design team, and support the Manufacturing team with part reworks or assembly fixtures. On a daily basis you will primarily be interacting with the Mechanical engineering team, therefore strong communication skills and ability to communicate technical part machining information are necessary. This is an hourly position for an individual contributor role reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager.

What You Need (Requirements)

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree or technical certificate in engineering technology, or a related field is preferred


• Machine shop skills : experience including but not limited to mills, lathes, laser cutter, drill press, bandsaw, dremel, jigsaw, sawsall


• 2 - 5 years hands on experience in a machine shop or manufacturing environment preferred


• Strong work ethic and a go-getter attitude; able to work independently 


• Eagerness and willingness to learn new skills and new tools


• Ability to interpret 2D engineering drawings to ensure part compliance


• CAD experience is a plus


• Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 pounds as well as stand for long periods of time

Applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio or examples of projects completed.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Daily work on the mill, lathe, metal saw, and precision measuring




• Mill work for aluminum hog out parts or unique prototype to match drawing spec provided from engineering


• Lathe work for precision steel drive shafts for prototyping purposes


• Create basic carpentry structures for pseudo rooms / wall fixtures for robot behavioral studies based on sketches




• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition; General shop upkeep


• Ownership of the machine shop space




• Manage inventory of tools, hardware, shop supplies, etc.


• Utilize purchase request system to keep MDF stocked, coordinate basic hardware orders for shop nuts & bolts bins, order parts for machine repairs 


• Perform routine maintenance on shop equipment to ensure in good working order


• Safety training for using equipment (mill, lathe, bandsaw); assist in general safety knowledge outside of machine guards and for eye wash stations and fire extinguishers locations




• Assembly and disassembly of complex mechanical mechanisms, including test fixtures


• Other responsibilities as needed

We like you just the way you are.
Diversity fuels our innovation. Inclusion, belonging, equity, and neurodiversity drives our best-in-class culture. We strive to create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to share ideas, grow at their own pace, and work together towards a shared vision while holding each other to a higher standard. For us, DEI&B is the only way forward.

Employment Eligibility Verification
Piaggio Fast Forward participates in E-Verify, an electronic employment verification program operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA), to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees. Piaggio Fast Forward is an E-Verify Employer, and as such, the company will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website: https://www.e-verify.gov/