CAD/CAM Programming and Design Specialist (Remote)

University of Dayton • Warner Robins, GA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Are you interested in taking your CNC Programing and machining skills to the
next level? Do you like sharing what you know with others? Do you like to
travel? UDRI is seeking a CAD/CAM Programming trainer to assist the Air Force
Metal Fabrication and Technologies Office (AFMFTO) with their support of Air
Force fabrication shops worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Mastercam programmer to provide technical training
in both CNC programming and CNC machine tool operations, onsite at Air Force
locations both stateside and overseas. The selected candidate will remote
interface with USAF hardware owners and engineers at the Advanced Technology and
Training Center - Middle Georgia (ATTC-MG) to provide guidance/advice on design
for manufacturability, equipment and part set up, and machining. Provide
guidance/advice for part processing and post processing. The candidate will also
provide call-in support from Air Force metals shops for Mastercam, SolidWorks,
and Haas machine troubleshooting as required.

Requirements

• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with machining. Setup and operation of 2, 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines (i.e. Lathe, Mill, Wire EDM), including at-machine program edits.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with Mastercam programming of 2, 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines (i.e. Lathe, Mill, Wire EDM).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with SolidWorks 3D CAD software to model and reverse engineering obsolete parts.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in interacting with design and manufacturing engineers and other technical personnel, providing guidance around design for manufacturability.
• Prior experience training or mentoring others in Mastercam programming and CNC machine tool operations.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Possess an understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T).
• Experience using precision measurement equipment, such as outside micrometers, Vernier calipers, dial indicators, optical comparators, etc.
• Self-starter with ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Effective verbal communication skills with team members at all levels.
• Organizational skills.
• Able to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Able to travel (25-50%) of time. Includes both stateside and internationally.
• Possess a valid passport or ability to obtain a passport within sixty (60) days of hire.
• Valid driver's license with low risk driving record.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with machining. Setup and operation of 2, 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines (i.e. Lathe, Mill, Wire EDM), including at-machine program edits.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with Mastercam programming of 2, 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines (i.e. Lathe, Mill, Wire EDM).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with SolidWorks design software to model and reverse engineer obsolete parts for aircraft and equipment.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in interacting with design and manufacturing engineers and other technical personnel, providing guidance around design for manufacturability.
• Formal technical training beyond high school can be substituted for two years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in technology field or equivalent work experience
• Possess a Mastercam Training certificate.
• Possess a SolidWorks Training certificate.
• Possess an understanding of additive manufacturing equipment and processes.
• 3 years’ experience in programming, set-up, operation and troubleshooting Additive Manufacturing equipment (i.e. Stratasys Polymer 3D Printers, EOS M290 printing system)
• Possess a Geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T) certificate.
• 3 years’ experience delivering training in both Mastercam programming and CNC machine tool operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical training in both CNC programming and CNC machine tool operations, onsite at Air Force locations both stateside and overseas.
• Remote interface with USAF hardware owners and engineers at the Advanced Technology and Training Center - Middle Georgia (ATTC-MG) to provide guidance/advice on design for manufacturability, equipment and part set up, and machining.
• Provide guidance/advice for part processing and post processing.
• Provide call-in support from Air Force metals shops for Mastercam, SolidWorks, and Haas machine troubleshooting as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees