CNC Machinist
CesiumAstro
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- Location
- Austin, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 9
- 11 days ago
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About the company
CesiumAstro
Defense & space · 201 to 500 employees
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms.
What you'll do
- Set up and operate CNC machines to manufacture complex precision components using approved machining programs, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing procedures.
- Perform machine offsets, tooling adjustments, program verification, and setup optimization to support production requirements.
- Troubleshoot machining issues and implement corrective actions to maintain quality, productivity, and equipment performance.
- Perform dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, gauges, indicators, and other inspection tools.
- Verify completed parts meet engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, specifications, tolerances, and quality standards.
- Document inspection results, production data, nonconformances, and corrective actions in manufacturing records.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, production control, and supply chain teams supporting production activities.
- Support new product introductions, tooling improvements, machine setups, preventive maintenance, and process improvement initiatives.
- Provide guidance to team members on machining practices, equipment operation, and manufacturing procedures.
- Apply machining procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies throughout production.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while supporting 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recommend improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, manufacturing efficiency, and equipment utilization.
What you need
- Associate degree or technical certification in CNC machining, precision manufacturing, machining technology, or a related technical field.
- 3–5 years of related experience in CNC machining, precision machining, manufacturing, or related production operations.
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining, machining processes, manufacturing drawings, GD&T, and shop mathematics.
- Proficiency using precision measuring instruments, machine setup techniques, and dimensional inspection methods.
- Strong understanding of machining materials, cutting tools, tooling selection, quality requirements, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience supporting complex machining operations while balancing quality, productivity, and schedule requirements.
- Exercises sound judgment when resolving machining issues and supporting manufacturing operations.
- Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
- CNC machine controls and manufacturing software, e.g. Haas, Fanuc, Mazatrol, Siemens, or equivalent systems.
- Manufacturing execution systems (MES), ERP systems, and electronic work instruction applications, e.g. Epicor, SAP, Solumina, or equivalent applications.
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Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.