CNC Manufacturing Technician - Multi-Machine Cell Operator

PDS Defense, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a CNC Manufacturing Technician to operate and support a small automated machining cell producing precision robotics components. You will monitor multiple CNC machines, load bar feeders and robots, and ensure smooth production flow.

The role involves basic part handling, quality checks, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace while growing into setup, inspection, or process improvement duties as the cell expands.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machines, manufacturing, mechanical assembly, or production work.
• Ability to stay organized while managing multiple machines or tasks.
• Comfortable working around machinery and following safety procedures.
• Good attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of a production area.
• Understanding of hand tools, measuring tools, and shop equipment.
• Experience with bar feeders, robotics, automation, or production machining is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Monitor multiple CNC machines during production.
• Load or refill bar feeders, robots, and other automation systems as needed.
• Remove finished parts from parts catchers or collection systems.
• Move finished parts through basic post-processing steps such as tumbling, cleaning, and prep.
• Inspect parts visually and with measuring tools to ensure quality.
• Refill coolant and perform basic machine upkeep.
• Respond to machine alarms, stoppages, and simple errors.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Track completed parts and move them to the proper storage or the next operation.
• Communicate issues, tooling problems, quality concerns, or process improvements to the team.
• Support general shop and production needs as required.
• Perform basic maintenance and upkeep on CNC machines, automation equipment, air compressors, and other supporting tools

Skills

CNC operation

Multi-machine supervision

Safety procedures

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Tools

Bar feeders

Robotics

Measuring tools

Job description

PDS Defense, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a CNC Manufacturing Technician to operate and support a small automated machining cell producing precision robotics components. You will monitor multiple CNC machines, load bar feeders and robots, and ensure smooth production flow.

The role involves basic part handling, quality checks, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace while growing into setup, inspection, or process improvement duties as the cell expands.