FAA CNC Machinist

PDS Defense, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

DailyPay

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an FAA CNC Machinist in Wichita, KS. The role requires operating lathes and mills, reading blueprints, and ensuring precise dimensions and tolerances for manufactured parts.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years of CNC experience, HS Diploma or GED, and a strong focus on safety and accuracy in a manufacturing setting. This is a full-time W2 position offering a collaborative, team-based environment in Wichita.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of CNC experience including setup, adjustment, and operation of lathes, mills and related tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and precision drawings to determine machining operations.
• Commitment to safety, housekeeping, and quality in a fast-paced shop.

Responsibilities

• Monitor feed and speed during machining operations.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using micrometers, calipers and gauges.
• Read charts and decipher blueprints to determine methods and sequences of operations.
• Produce parts and counts matching work orders, inspecting for conformance to specifications.

Skills

CNC Machining

Operator Experience

Blueprint Reading

Safety Compliance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer Calipers

Dial Indicators

CMM

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

FAA CNC Machinist Wichita, KS Posted: 4/29/2026

Job ID#:

217557

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

2

Positions Available:

4

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a FAA CNC Machinist, in Wichita, KS. Job ID#217557

Job Description

• Monitor feed and speed of machines during the machining process
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and measuring instruments such as micrometer calipers, scales, dial indicators, etc...
• Read charts to translate decimal to fractional equivalents with ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, and other engineering information to determine methods and sequences of operations needed to fabricate products and determine product dimensions and tolerances
• Accurately produce parts and accurate counts to match work order quantities (measure, examine, and test completed units to ensure conformance to specifications)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC Experience required (set up, adjust and operate lathes, mills and other machine tools and machine parts to specifications), maintain machine tools and equipment with regular cleaning and lubrication and insure operational efficiency of the machines
• Operate forklifts when required, after proper training and certification
• Maintain housekeeping in designated sections of machine shop
• Ensure a safe working environment by conforming to all safety guidelines including, but not limited to, wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE); safety glasses, steel toe/composite toe boots
• Demonstrate willingness to work with others in a team environment
• Effectively work within established time guidelines
• Positive, willingness to learn and participate in a changing environment to reach a common goal
• Ability to lift up to 75+ pounds
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or instructed

Education Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED

Preferred Skills

• Ability work well under pressure. He or she must be able to understand and adhere to oral and written instructions.
• Safety and attendance are number one priority
• Highly organized with the desire to continually improve
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexible for overtime & dependable-must have own transportation and show up for work on time every day

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

• direct deposit
• free career counseling services
• 401(k)
• select paid holidays
• short-term disability insurance
• skills training
• employee referral bonus
• affordable medical coverage plan
• DailyPay (in some locations)

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled