Manufacturing Specialist

Wolfram Manufacturing•Austin, TX

20d

About The Position

Wolfram Manufacturing is seeking a highly observant, analytical Manufacturing Specialist to provide first-line support across a cell of highly automated CNC machines. This is not a traditional single-machine operator role. The specialist responds to TMAC system stoppages, investigates tool wear, and leads active quality assurance on the production floor. The role involves inspecting parts for signs of defects, measuring parts, using visual cues such as changes in tool-path finishes to catch errors early, diagnosing machine and part conditions, checking fluids, analyzing charts, making small program adjustments to keep parts within specification, and performing delicate deburring and finishing before full inspection. The specialist must manage competing machine needs, decide when to place a machine on hold, and escalate issues when appropriate. The position requires standing for 9-hour shifts, steady hands, manual dexterity, excellent eyesight for deburring and visual quality assurance, and occasional lifting of up to 45 pounds. Morning shifts run from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.; night shifts run from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Set days are somewhat flexible. The employer ideally seeks someone who can work Saturday and/or Sunday in the future.

Requirements

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and comfort with hands-on, physical work.
Ability to read and interpret basic measurements and inspection data.
Strong attention to detail and pattern recognition.
Comfort standing for 9-hour shifts.
Steady hands, manual dexterity, and excellent eyesight for deburring and visual quality assurance.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of CNC or machine operator experience; strong transferable mechanical or technical background will also be considered.
Ability to work Saturday and/or Sunday in the future.

Responsibilities

Monitor a dozen or more automated CNC machines.
Respond to TMAC system stoppages and horsepower alarms by diagnosing tool and part conditions, checking fluids, and analyzing charts.
Inspect and measure parts, looking for indicators of defects and using visual cues such as tool-path finish changes to catch errors early.
Make small, precise program adjustments (comps) to keep parts within specification.
Perform delicate deburring and part finishing before full inspection.
Prioritize attention across multiple machines, place machines on hold when appropriate, and escalate issues to support when needed.