Sustainment Technician - Additive Manufacturing Specialist

University of Dayton Research Institute; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton Research Institute is seeking a Sustainment Technician - Additive Manufacturing Specialist in Warner Robins, Georgia. This role involves supporting advanced manufacturing and repair activities, including operating and maintaining lab equipment.

Successful candidates will have significant experience in a manufacturing setting, particularly with 3D printing and precision measurement tools, and must be U.S. citizens due to federal contract requirements.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or 3 years equivalent related manufacturing or technology experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating or maintaining equipment.
• 3 years experience operating conventional or numerically controlled equipment in a manufacturing or repair setting.
• 1 year experience using 3D printers including preparing and slicing models.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment such as micrometers and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Support sustainment activities focusing on advanced manufacturing and repair.
• Set up, operate, and maintain additive manufacturing equipment.
• Adhere to lab and equipment guidelines.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

3D printing skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Tools

3D printers

Precision measurement equipment

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Position Summary

Are you interested in working for UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers? UDRI is ranked first in the nation among all colleges and universities for sponsored materials research, according to the National Science Foundation. Join our team today as a Sustainment Technician - Additive Manufacturing Specialist.

This position is located in Warner Robins, Georgia and will support sustainment activities focusing on advanced manufacturing and repair. The position will serve as a lab technician for additive manufacturing operations. This includes setting up, operating and maintaining equipment, consumable and spare parts inventory, and adhering to lab and equipment guidelines. The successful candidate will understand additive manufacturing and conventional machining techniques, equipment and part set up and processing. The majority of work will support government customers, but some industry partners will be supported as well.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or 3 years equivalent related manufacturing or technology experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience operating or maintaining equipment
• 3 years experience operating conventional or numerically controlled equipment in a manufacturing or repair setting
• 1 year experience using 3D printers (e.g. preparing and slicing models and creating print files)
• Experience using precision measurement equipment, such as outside micrometers, dial calipers, and feeler gauges
• 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

T3 Minimum Requirements

• Meet all T2 minimum requirements listed above plus the following:
• 8 years experience operating conventional or numerically controlled equipment in a manufacturing or repair setting
• 3 years experience using 3D printers, preparing and slicing models and creating build files

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating and maintaining Stratasys polymer or EOS metal additive manufacturing equipment
• Experience in lab environments and adherence to lab policies & procedures
• Experience using various CAD/CAM software packages
• Experience in interacting with design engineers and/or other technical personnel
• Effective verbal communication skills with team members at all levels
• Demonstrated organizational skills

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.