Manufacturing Technician Jobs

This position requires eligibility to access controlled unclassified and other regulated technical information in accordance with applicable federal requirements. This role is not eligible for remote work and will be based onsite in Danville, Virginia. The ATDM Precision Manufacturing Technician – CNC Machining will be a key part of keeping the training labs running smoothly day in and day out. Your work happens on the shop floor, side‑by‑side with instructors and students, making sure machines are set up correctly, tooling is ready, and labs stay on schedule. You’ll help prepare CNC machines for hands‑on training, support instructors during lab activities, and step in to troubleshoot issues as they come up. This role isn’t about standing back—it’s about being present, hands‑on, and dependable. When the lab runs well, students learn better, instructors stay focused, and the program succeeds. Your work directly supports that outcome. Every shift, you’ll help create a safe, organized, and professional shop environment where learning feels like real‑world manufacturing—not a classroom simulation. ATDM isn’t a production shop, and it isn’t a classroom—it’s something in between. The work is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and always changing. You won’t be making the same part every day. Instead, you’ll support a wide range of machining activities tied to real‑world skills that students will use in advanced manufacturing careers. The equipment is modern, the expectations are high, and safety and quality matter. You’ll work with people who know their trade, take pride in what they do, and understand the importance of showing up prepared and ready to help the team. The work you do helps train the next generation of skilled manufacturing workers—many of whom go on to support defense and advanced manufacturing industries.