Master Sustainment Technician

University of Dayton, Ohio • Warner Robins, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Advanced Technology and Training Center (ATTC) in Warner Robins, GA. The position will serve as a principal CNC programmer for processing parts built using advanced manufacturing technologies (such as additive manufacturing, solid-state deposition, directed energy deposition, etc) supporting Air Force sustainment activities. The ideal candidate should be highly experienced in using Mastercam to create CNC programs for machining fixtures, castings and forgings, using 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC equipment. As a highly experienced CNC programmer, this candidate is also responsible for providing guidance on design for manufacturability, equipment and part set up, part processing, and mentoring junior or less skilled technicians, while adhering to lab and equipment guidelines. The majority of work will support government customers, but some industry partners will be supported as well.

Requirements

• High school graduation or its equivalent plus a minimum of twelve years of related technical experience is required. Formal technical training beyond high school can be substituted for two years of related experience
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in computer numerical control (CNC) programming for metals (i.e. milling, turning, EDM, etc…)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience using Mastercam software to program CNC machining equipment to produce complex 3-axis aerospace parts and fixtures
• Must possess a thorough understanding of g-code used for machining operations
• Ability to create, read and interpret models, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills with team members at all levels
• Attention to detail
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen

Nice To Haves

• 20+ years of experience in CNC programming and machining operations for metals
• Experience programming and operating Haas CNC milling machines and lathes
• Experience machining alloys such as Inconel 718, Ti-6Al-4V, 17-4PH, 15-5PH
• Experience working with friction stir welding or related technologies
• Experience creating part machining work plans or job packets
• Proficient in Solidworks
• Experience in jig and fixture design for CNC work holding
• Multi-axis (i.e. 4th & 5th axis) and trunnion programming experience
• Experience machining castings or additively manufactured parts

Responsibilities

• principal CNC programmer for processing parts
• creating CNC programs for machining fixtures, castings and forgings, using 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC equipment
• providing guidance on design for manufacturability, equipment and part set up, part processing
• mentoring junior or less skilled technicians
• adhering to lab and equipment guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED