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MOUNTAINHOME, PA
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Job overview

PDS Defense is seeking a CNC Operator 2 in Mountainhome, Pennsylvania. The role sets up, programs, and operates CMM equipment for inspections, interprets engineering drawings and GD&T, and documents inspection results. It also involves identifying nonconformances, supporting corrective actions and continuous improvement, maintaining inspection-tool calibration, and assisting with operator and inspector training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CMM ProgrammingAerospaceDefenseAutomotivePrecision MachiningFAIRsPPAPsAS9100ISO 9001Microsoft OfficeQuality Documentation Systems

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED1+ Years CMM Programming Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

CNC 2 MOUNTAINHOME, PA Posted: 9/16/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

225525

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a CNC Operator 2, in Mountainhome, PA.

Job Description:

  • Set up, program, and operate CMM equipment to perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections.

  • Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, models, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).

  • Create, modify, and troubleshoot CMM programs (e.g., Calypso)

  • Perform dimensional analysis using micrometers, calipers, height gages, optical comparators, and other precision instruments.

  • Document inspection results and generate reports for quality records, FAIRs, and customer submissions.

  • Identify nonconformances and communicate findings to engineering, production, and quality teams.

  • Support root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Maintain calibration of inspection tools and follow all standard work, safety procedures, and quality system requirements.

  • Assist with training operators and inspectors on print reading and measurement techniques.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • HS Diploma or GED equivalent

  • 1+ years' experience with CMM programming

Qualifications We Value:

  • Aerospace, defense, automotive, or precision machining background.

  • Experience with FAIRs, PPAPs, and AS9100/ISO 9001 standards.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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