CNC Automation Specialist - Hands-On Manufacturing

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian is building autonomous factories in the United States, advancing CNC automation and shop-floor execution. The Manufacturing Specialist role sits at the crossroads of Applications Engineering, CNC Controls, and production operations, shaping deployment of new machining capabilities.

You will play a hands-on role to enable engineering velocity, strengthen production reliability, and scale machinery systems for repeatable manufacturing success.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as factory technician.
• Minimum 6 months experience operating CNC machines.
• Working knowledge of CNC machining and tooling fundamentals.
• Basic troubleshooting capability across mechanical and software systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear communication skills and a bias toward action and learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Applications Engineers on machine setup and tool builds.
• Execute tool life studies, new tool evaluations, and structured test programs.
• Assist CNC Controls Engineers with diagnostic routines.
• Perform internal machining operations to support production.
• Track development tooling and materials inventory.
• Document procedures and training materials.
• Test macros, automation features, and machine agent capabilities.
• Provide hands-on machine operation to unblock workflows.
• Capture structured feedback from the shop floor to improve automation systems.
• Identify recurring issues and surface patterns for engineering analysis.
• Serve as the first line of response for non-maintenance operational issues.
• Conduct structured troubleshooting and elevate issues with clear documentation.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to formalize processes that improve reliability.
• Contribute to scalable documentation standards and feedback loops that strengthen factory performance.

Skills

Factory technician

CNC operator

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organization

Job description

Hadrian is building autonomous factories in the United States, advancing CNC automation and shop-floor execution. The Manufacturing Specialist role sits at the crossroads of Applications Engineering, CNC Controls, and production operations, shaping deployment of new machining capabilities.

You will play a hands-on role to enable engineering velocity, strengthen production reliability, and scale machinery systems for repeatable manufacturing success.