Senior Machining & Advanced Manufacturing Technician

University of Dayton; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Dayton’s UDRI invites applications for a Senior Machining & Advanced Manufacturing Technician to lead hands-on innovation in additive manufacturing, precision machining, and sustainment solutions. The role centers on supporting government contracts and industry partners, serving as the lab technician for machining and additive labs, and mentoring junior staff.

The successful candidate will apply 4- to 5-axis milling, CNC Lathe, and wire EDM skills, while ensuring compliance with

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in conventional machining operations for metals (milling, turning, EDM).
• Experience with NC equipment (4/5 axis, CNC Lathe) for complex geometries.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and multi-axis part programming.
• Attention to detail; precision-focused work.

Aufgaben

• Lead and mentor lab technicians in machining and additive manufacturing labs.
• Perform manual machining and 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling, CNC lathe, and wire EDM.
• Maintain lab equipment and procure consumables/spare parts.
• Provide guidance on design for manufacturability and setup of parts.

Kenntnisse

Machining expertise

CNC milling/lathe/EDM

CAD/CAM

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Machining & Advanced Manufacturing Technician

Job No: 503946
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Advanced Manufacturing - 250710
Pay Grade: T3 - Non Exempt
Advertised: October 13, 2026
Applications close: October 19, 2026

Position Summary:

Put Your Machining Expertise to Work—Lead Hands-On Innovation in Additive Manufacturing, Precision Machining, and Advanced Sustainment Solutions. UDRI invites qualified applicants to apply for our Senior Machining & Advanced Manufacturing Technician opening today!

This position will support advanced manufacturing programs for sustainment activities. The position will serve as the lab technician for the machining and additive manufacturing labs, including part post processing such as manual machining, 3, 4 and 5 axis milling, CNC lathe and wire EDM, equipment/lab maintenance, consumable and spare parts procurement, mentoring and leading younger or less skilled technicians, while adhering to lab and equipment guidelines. The successful candidate will understand machining and additive manufacturing techniques and provide guidance on design for manufacturability, equipment and part set up and part processing. The majority of work will support government customers, but some industry partners will be supported as well.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in conventional machining operations for metals (ie milling, turning, EDM etc...)
• Experience with operating numerical controlled equipment (4 and 5 axis and CNC Lathe) for complex geometries
• Experience with various CAD/CAM software packages and part programming for multi-axis processes
• 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:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• 6 + month experience with additive manufacturing
• 5 + years of experience in multi-axis machining (5 axis+)
• 15+ years of experience in conventional machining operations for metals
• Demonstrated experience in 7-axis machining
• Demonstrated experience with Mazak CNC equipment
• Demonstrated experience with lab environments and adherence to lab policies & procedures
• Experience in interacting with design engineers and other technical personnel

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.

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