Senior Lab Technician: Aerospace Machining & Heat Treat

Wayne State University; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Precision in Warner Robins, GA is seeking a Senior Lab Technician to apply machining and heat treatment expertise in support of advanced manufacturing, repair, and corrosion technologies. The role includes mentoring junior technicians and engineers while ensuring lab and equipment guidelines are followed.

The position focuses on post-processing activities, setting up and operating machine shop and heat treatment equipment, with majority work for government customers and some industry

Qualifications

• 8+ years operating CNC milling machines.
• 4+ years reading, editing, understanding G-code.
• 4+ years setting up milling machines (tools, vises, alignment).
• Proficient with precision inspection tools (micrometers, dial indicators, calipers).
• Working knowledge of GD&T and military specifications.
• Ability to read/interpret models, drawings, schematics, and reports.
• Experience manufacturing aerospace parts from titanium and nickel alloys.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with team members at all levels.
• MS Office Suite proficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• U.S. citizen due to government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain machine shop and heat treatment equipment.
• Manage consumables and spare parts inventory; CTK management.
• Mentor junior technicians and engineers; support government customers and industry partners.

Skills

CNC milling

G-code reading

Machine setup

Precision inspection

GD&T

Technical drawing interpretation

Aerospace materials

Team mentoring

MS Office

Detail oriented

U.S. citizen

Tools

Haas VF series CNC

EDM Mitsubishi MV-series

Job description

Power Precision in Warner Robins, GA is seeking a Senior Lab Technician to apply machining and heat treatment expertise in support of advanced manufacturing, repair, and corrosion technologies. The role includes mentoring junior technicians and engineers while ensuring lab and equipment guidelines are followed.

The position focuses on post-processing activities, setting up and operating machine shop and heat treatment equipment, with majority work for government customers and some industry