CNC Router Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026. ICON scores A on the Alion truth index.
ICON is looking for a skilled CNC machinist to operate and maintain our CNC router. As a CNC programmer and operator, you will be responsible for reading and interpreting technical blueprints, inputting design specifications, programming the machine cutting paths, and performing quality checks on the final product. You may also be required to perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the manufacturing process. To ensure success in this role, you should have extensive experience working in manufacturing, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work unsupervised.This is a full-time, onsite position based on our Austin, Texas HQ Campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reading and interpreting technical blueprints.
- Manipulating design models.
- Inputting the product designs into the programming software and generating g-code.
- Choosing and loading the correct cutting tools for the job.
- Adjusting machine settings to the appropriate specifications.
- Loading raw materials into the CNC machine (with and without a forklift).
- Track material consumption.
- Troubleshooting issues during the manufacturing process.
- Completing quality control tests during the manufacturing stage and on the final product.
- Cleaning and maintaining the machine.
- Communicating with engineers and designers as needed.
- Training new staff on machine operation procedures.
- Basic fabrication shop job duties, including cutting material, prepping, cleaning, etc
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of experience operating and programming a CNC router
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience programming/ running a CNC router to cut Aluminum, Wood, & Plastics
- Ability to read and interpret design blueprints
- Experience with computer modeling software, including: Rhino, Fusion, & Solid Works
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficient communication and collaboration across disciplines
- Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines
- Ability to lift heavy objects (50-100lbs)
ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).
Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third-party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.
As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self-identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes.