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What they do

Nox Metals sells aluminum plate and bar, and stainless round bar, cut to size. Buyers get instant prices online. It supplies aerospace and defense manufacturers and other American factories. Factos, its AI system, reads each order against inventory to find the best cut path. Nox Metals has operations in Metro Detroit and Los Angeles, and raised an $11.5M seed round.

What they value

• Move fast, and supply metal to American factories faster than the industry thought possible.
• Use AI tools to work faster and smarter.
• Take ownership: if it is your shift, it is your responsibility.
• Be obsessed with the customer.
• Commit to safety and quality in every cut, cert, and shipment.
• Work outside normal hours for the mission.

Where they hire

Of 37 open postings, 36 say the role is in person. Most are in Los Angeles or Ferndale, Michigan, in Metro Detroit, and many list both. Three roles are also open in San Francisco. The VP of Operations role names Detroit. The postings do not mention visa sponsorship.

Teams and roles

The board lists 37 roles in nine teams.

• Operations: 13 roles, including factory technicians on several shifts, material handlers, a production supervisor, a plant manager, and a delivery driver.
• Engineering: nine roles, including software, full stack, machine learning, infrastructure, and manufacturing engineers, two product managers, and a director of engineering.
• Sales and customer: account managers, inside sales, customer success, and a business development representative.
• Marketing, finance, people, executive, and supply chain roles.

The software stack is TypeScript: NestJS, Next.js, React, and Supabase. Engineers build quoting, nesting, inventory, and the customer portal. Most postings state a pay range, and every full-time role offers equity.

What they look for

Many postings want people who use AI tools to work faster. Factory roles ask for factory, metals, or skilled trade experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Forklift certification is a plus, and Nox Metals trains new hires on forklifts and cranes. The machine learning role asks for Python, SQL, and applied ML that runs in production. The full stack role wants front-end and back-end skill, with TypeScript and PostgreSQL as a plus. Account managers must be credible in a factory or a technical purchasing talk, and travel to customers. The customer success role asks for three to five or more years. The postings do not describe the interview steps.