ATDM Precision Manufacturing Technician - CNC Machining - 2nd Shift

Institute For Advanced Learning And Research; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

VRS retirement with employer match

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, &

Job summary

Institute For Advanced Learning And Research in Danville, VA is seeking an ATDM Precision Manufacturing Technician – CNC Machining to keep training labs running smoothly. You will set up machines, prepare tooling, and ensure labs stay on schedule alongside instructors and students.

The role requires a High School diploma, CNC experience, and hands-on machining skills, with a third-shift schedule (2:30 pm–11:30 pm) and shift differentials. Benefits include health, retirement, PTO, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Precision Machining Technology diploma or equivalent hands-on CNC experience.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC milling and/or turning equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T.
• Working knowledge of precision measuring tools.
• Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and reliability.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CNC machines for hands-on training.
• Support instructors during lab activities.
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Create a safe, organized, and professional shop environment.

Skills

Reading blueprints and GD&T

Safety and teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC milling

CNC turning

Precision measuring tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

• Position: ATDM Precision Manufacturing Technician – CNC Machining
• Job Location: The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research – Danville, VA 24540
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
• Job Shift: Any
• Job Category: Education

Sign‑On Bonus: $1,000 available to eligible new hires ($500 after 30 days and $500 after 90 days of continuous employment). Subject to taxes.

Pay, Perks, & Benefits

• $27.00 – $28.00 per hour (with shift differentials where applicable)
• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid family leave
• Paid holidays including a two‑week paid winter break
• Health insurance options including PPO and HSA plans with dental coverage
• Employer‑paid life insurance

Work Schedule

This position works a third‑shift schedule designed to support advanced manufacturing operations.

• Monday – Friday, 2:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Responsibilities and Expectations

As an ATDM Precision Manufacturing Technician – CNC Machining, you’ll be a key part of keeping the training labs running smoothly day in and day out. Your work happens on the shop floor, side‑by‑side with instructors and students, making sure machines are set up correctly, tooling is ready, and labs stay on schedule.

• Help prepare CNC machines for hands‑on training.
• Support instructors during lab activities.
• Step in to troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Create a safe, organized, and professional shop environment.

Shift Assignments

• First shift: 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Second shift: 2:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
• Third shift: 10:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Shift assignments are determined by business needs and may change over time based on program demand, individual performance, and tenure. Your pay will include a shift differential based on the class times you are assigned to support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Precision Machining Technology diploma or equivalent hands‑on CNC experience.
• Experience setting up and operating CNC milling and/or turning equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T.
• Working knowledge of precision measuring tools.
• Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and reliability.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.

About the Work Environment

ATDM isn’t a production shop, and it isn’t a classroom—it’s something in between. The work is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and always changing. You will support a wide range of machining activities tied to real‑world skills that students will use in advanced manufacturing careers. The equipment is modern, the expectations are high, and safety and quality matter. You will work with people who know their trade, take pride in what they do, and understand the importance of showing up prepared and ready to help the team. The work you do helps train the next generation of skilled manufacturing workers—many of whom go on to support defense and advanced manufacturing industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.