Chief Sustainment Technician

Position Summary

This position is located at the Advanced Technology and Training Center (ATTC) in Warner Robins, GA. The position will serve as a principal CNC programmer for processing parts built using advanced manufacturing technologies (such as additive manufacturing, solid-state deposition, directed energy deposition, etc) supporting Air Force sustainment activities. The ideal candidate should be highly experienced in using Mastercam to create CNC programs for machining fixtures, castings and forgings, using 3, 4 & 5 axis CNC equipment. As a highly experienced CNC programmer, this candidate is also responsible for providing guidance on design for manufacturability, equipment and part set up, part processing, and mentoring junior or less skilled technicians, while adhering to lab and equipment guidelines. The majority of work will support government customers, but some industry partners will be supported as well.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in computer numerical control (CNC) programming for metals (i.e. milling, turning, EDM, etc…)
• Minimum of 15 years of experience using Mastercam software to program CNC machining equipment to produce complex 3-axis aerospace parts and fixtures
• Must possess a thorough understanding of g-code used for machining operations
• Able to create, read and interpret models, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills with team members at all levels
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in CNC programming and machining operations for metals
• Experience programming and operating Haas CNC milling machines and lathes
• Experience machining alloys such as Inconel 718, Ti-6Al-4V, 17-4PH, 15-5PH
• Experience working with friction stir welding or related technologies
• Experience creating part machining work plans or job packets
• Proficient in Solidworks
• Experience in jig and fixture design for CNC work holding
• Multi-axis (i.e. 4th & 5th axis) and trunnion programming experience
• Experience machining castings or additively manufactured parts

Special Instructions

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.