Master Sustainment Technician - CNC Programmer

University of Dayton Research Institute; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton Research Institute at the Advanced Technology and Training Center in Warner Robins, GA is seeking a principal CNC programmer to support advanced manufacturing for Air Force sustainment.

You will develop machining plans and CNC programs for wrought and additively manufactured components, mentor junior technicians, and ensure high-precision output on 3, 4 and 5 axis machines using Mastercam.

Qualifications

• 12+ years CNC programming experience for metals.
• 10+ years Mastercam programming for aerospace parts.
• 5+ years programming 4th/5th axis machines.
• Ability to read models/drawings and reports.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• U.S. citizen due to government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop machining plans and CNC programs for wrought and additively manufactured components.
• Mentor junior technicians and support advanced manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate with government customers and industry partners to ensure high-precision outcomes.

Skills

12+ years CNC programming

Mastercam

4th & 5th axis

read/interpret drawings

organizational skills

interpersonal communication

attention to detail

U.S. citizen

Tools

Haas CNC

Solidworks

5-axis CNC

Job description

Position Summary: This position is located at the Advanced Technology and Training Center (ATTC) in Warner Robins, GA and supports advanced manufacturing programs for Air Force sustainment activities. The position will serve as a principal CNC programmer for advanced manufacturing technologies, supporting additive manufacturing, additive repair and additive friction stir deposition technologies. The ideal candidate should be highly experienced in 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC programming with Mastercam. Responsibilities will include developing machining plans, CNC programming and machining of wrought and additively manufactured components and custom fixtures. Additionally, this position will also serve as mentor for junior or less experienced technicians. The majority of work will support government customers, but some industry partners may be supported as well.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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
• Minimum of 5 years of experience programming and operating 4th & 5th axis machines and/or a 5th axis trunnion
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in CNC programming and machining operations for metals
• Experience working with friction stir welding or related technologies
• Experience programming and operating Haas CNC milling machines and lathes
• Experience creating part machining work plans or job packets
• Proficient in Solidworks and Mastercam
• Experience in jig and fixture design for CNC work holding
• Experience machining castings or additively manufactured parts

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.