CNC Precision Technician — Training Lab

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

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.