Department: Manufacturing Specialist
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Austin, TX
Compensation: $25.00 / hour
Are you a hands-on professional who thrives in a dynamic, high-volume manufacturing
environment? Do you have an uncompromising commitment to quality? We are seeking a
highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Specialist to join our growing team. In
this role, you will be the heartbeat of our production floor, responsible for operating state-
of-the-art CNC machinery and, most importantly, acting as the primary gatekeeper for part
quality.
This is not a typical button-pushing role. You will be an active participant in the
manufacturing process, where your primary mission is to ensure every single part that
comes off the machine is perfect. The pace is fast, the standards are high, and your
contribution is critical to our success. If you have a keen eye for detail and a sense of
urgency, we want to talk to you.
Key Responsibilities
• Champion of Quality: Meticulously inspect finished parts using precision
measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges) to ensure they meet strict
engineering specifications and tolerances (e.g., ±0.002"). You will be responsible for
confirming, marking, and documenting that all parts are in spec before they move to
the next stage.
• High-Paced CNC Operation: Efficiently operate one or more CNC mill-turn
machines in a fast-paced production environment. This includes loading raw
material, unloading finished components, monitoring the machine's cycle, and
making minor offset adjustments as needed to maintain quality.
• Urgent & Accurate Execution: Work with a sense of urgency to meet ambitious
production targets without ever compromising on safety or quality. Your ability to
manage time effectively and maintain focus is essential.
• Problem Identification: Serve as the first line of defense. Immediately identify and
flag any part variations, defects, or machine process deviations to engineering and
management. Your sharp eyes prevent small issues from becoming large problems.
• Process Improvement: Follow detailed work instructions while actively looking for
opportunities to improve efficiency, safety, and quality. We value team members
who think critically and suggest better ways to work.
• Finishing & Maintenance: Perform hand-finishing and deburring tasks with a high
degree of precision. Conduct routine operator-level machine maintenance and
maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area according to 5S principles.
Required Qualifications
• Experience: A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment,
including hands-on operation of CNC machines. While we are not seeking a CNC
Programmer or Machinist, you must be comfortable with the fundamentals of
machine operation, tool changes, and basic controls.
• An Obsession with Quality: A proven track record of exceptional attention to detail.
You understand that quality is not just a department; it's a personal responsibility.
• Mechanical Aptitude: A strong, intuitive understanding of how machines and tools
work.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to routinely lift and load materials up to 40lbs.
• Attitude: A positive, solutions-oriented, "can-do" attitude and a commitment to
teamwork.
You'll Really Stand Out If You Have
• Direct experience with Okuma OSP or Fanuc machine controls.
• Proficiency with a wide range of precision measurement tools, including calipers,
micrometers, and height gauges.
• Previous experience in a formal Quality Control / Quality Assurance role.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kanban).
• Experience operating robotic automation systems.
• Flexibility and eagerness to work overtime to meet critical production deadlines.
This position operates on a 9/80 schedule, which oIers an excellent work-life balance.
• Available Shifts:
o 1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM
o 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• The 9/80 Advantage: Over a two-week period, you will work eight 9-hour days and
one 8-hour day. This schedule provides you with a bonus off day every other week!
Specific days off are coordinated with your direct supervisor.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug
screening and background check.
Five & Fly is a veteran-owned professional services firm that specializes in providing exceptional solutions to enhance the end-to-end transition of active duty service members, national guardsmen, reservists and veterans into civilian careers. We are instrumental in helping businesses recruit, hire, onboard, and retain these individuals in such a way that they find long-term fulfillment and generate exponential value for their employers in their civilian careers.
We do so primarily through the DOD SkillBridge Program, which provides opportunities for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. Companies can experience two (2) to six (6) months of no-cost work from the service member, while the service member receives compensation and benefits from the DOD.
By partnering with mission-driven organizations to provide meaningful opportunities, Five & Fly aims to prevent veteran suicide in the five years following military separation by empowering veterans to find fulfillment in their civilian careers. We serve service members and their civilian employers with intentionality, unconventionality, and longevity in mind.
