Precision Assembly Technician - Defense Manufacturing

Aeon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Company-Sponsored HealthBenefits

Team Events & Company Celebrations

Complimentary Daily Lunches

Snacks & Beverages

Job summary

Aeon is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Austin, TX to help build a world-class manufacturing organization as we transition from NPI to full-rate production of complex assemblies. This in-person role collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering to document build knowledge and establish repeatable processes that scale with the team.

The role requires hands-on assembly experience, problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented mindset to ensure quality throughout manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Significant hands-on assembly experience with complex or precision components.
• Ability to troubleshoot build issues independently and communicate tradeoffs clearly.
• Comfortable working without a fully defined process and helping document as you go.
• Strong attention to detail in a quality-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly operations per drawings, control plans, and evolving work instructions.
• Co-author initial work instructions, build sequencing, and inspection checkpoints with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Diagnose build issues independently; propose fixes and determine if engineering sign-off is needed.
• Support fixture and tooling setup; provide input on fixture/tooling design based on floor realities.
• Flag nonconformances and help define inspection checkpoints with Quality.
• Maintain traceability by following part numbering and revision control procedures.
• Use and validate digital work instructions, including device-triggered steps.
• Train and check out other operators/technicians on builds you own as the team grows.

Skills

MS Office

Hands-on assembly

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Attention to detail

Quality-focused

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GD&T interpretation

MES platform

Job description

Aeon is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Austin, TX to help build a world-class manufacturing organization as we transition from NPI to full-rate production of complex assemblies. This in-person role collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering to document build knowledge and establish repeatable processes that scale with the team.

The role requires hands-on assembly experience, problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented mindset to ensure quality throughout manufacturing.