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Overview

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America by combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing. The Manufacturing Specialist role supports the development and execution of advanced CNC automation systems within Hadrian’s factories, contributing directly to the scalability and repeatability of manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Applications Engineers in machine setup, material preparation, tool and probe builds, and execution of development and validation runs.
  • Execute tool life studies, new tool evaluations, and structured test programs.
  • Assist CNC Controls Engineers with diagnostic routines such as ballbar analysis and probing validation.
  • Perform internal machining operations to support production and development needs.
  • Track and manage development tooling and materials inventory.
  • Document procedures and contribute to technician training materials.
  • Assist in testing new macros, automation features, and machine agent capabilities.
  • Provide hands-on machine operation to unblock engineering workflows.
  • Capture structured feedback from the shop floor to improve automation systems.
  • Identify recurring issues and surface patterns for engineering analysis.
  • Serve as the first line of response for non-maintenance operational issues.
  • Conduct structured troubleshooting and escalate issues with clear documentation.
  • Partner with Engineering and Operations to formalize processes that improve reliability and reduce repeat disruptions.
  • Contribute to scalable documentation standards and feedback loops that strengthen factory performance.

Requirements

  • 1+ year experience as factory technician.
  • Minimum 6 months experience operating CNC machines.
  • Working knowledge of CNC machining and tooling fundamentals.
  • Basic troubleshooting capability across mechanical and software systems.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Clear communication skills and a bias toward action and learning.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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Hadrian currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

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Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Waddell at $34/hr, and Mesa at $33/hr. Mesa is among them.

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