Senior Lab Technician: Advanced Machining & Heat Treatment

University of Dayton Research Institute; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton Research Institute in Warner Robins, GA seeks a Senior Lab Technician to apply machining and heat treatment expertise to support advanced manufacturing, repair, and corrosion technologies. You will set up, operate, and maintain machine shop and heat treatment equipment while mentoring junior technicians.

The role emphasizes working with government customers and industry partners, managing CTK, and keeping inventory and lab guidelines.

Qualifications

• 8+ years operating CNC milling machines
• 4+ years reading/editing G-code
• 4+ years setting up milling machines
• Proper use of precision inspection equipment
• Working knowledge of GD&T and military specifications
• Ability to read and interpret models, drawings, schematics
• Experience machining aerospace parts from titanium and nickel alloys
• MS Office Suite proficiency and strong communication
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• U.S. citizen due to government contracts

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain machine shop equipment for post-processing
• Support heat treatment operations and CTK management
• Manage consumables and spare parts inventory
• Mentor junior technicians and engineers
• Support government customers and industry partners

Skills

CNC milling

G-code (reading/editing)

Milling machine setup

Precision inspection tools

GD&T knowledge

Reading drawings/schematics

Titanium/nickel alloys machining

MS Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

U.S. citizen

Tools

Haas VF series

Mitsubishi MV-series EDM

Job description

University of Dayton Research Institute in Warner Robins, GA seeks a Senior Lab Technician to apply machining and heat treatment expertise to support advanced manufacturing, repair, and corrosion technologies. You will set up, operate, and maintain machine shop and heat treatment equipment while mentoring junior technicians.

The role emphasizes working with government customers and industry partners, managing CTK, and keeping inventory and lab guidelines.