Master Sustainment Technician - CNC Programmer

Position Summary

This position is located at the Advanced Technology and Training Center (ATTC) in Warner Robins, GA and supports advanced manufacturing programs for Air Force sustainment activities. The role serves as the principal CNC programmer for advanced manufacturing technologies, including additive manufacturing, additive repair, and additive friction‑stir deposition. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in 3‑, 4‑, and 5‑axis CNC programming with Mastercam, developing machining plans, programming and machining wrought and additively manufactured components, and creating custom fixtures. The majority of work supports government customers, with occasional support for industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop machining plans for wrought and additively manufactured components.
• Program and operate CNC equipment (3‑, 4‑, and 5‑axis) using Mastercam.
• Machine complex aerospace parts, fixtures, and custom work‑holding solutions.
• Mentor junior or less‑experienced technicians.
• Collaborate with government customers and, as needed, industry partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• 12 + years of experience in computer numerical control (CNC) programming for metals (milling, turning, EDM, etc.).
• 10 + years of experience using Mastercam to program CNC machining equipment for complex 3‑axis aerospace parts and fixtures.
• 5 + years of experience programming and operating 4th‑ and 5th‑axis machines or a 5th‑axis trunnion.
• Ability to create, read, and interpret models, technical drawings, schematics, and computer‑generated reports.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills with team members at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail.
• U.S. citizenship (required by federal research contracts).

Preferred Qualifications

• 20 + years of experience in CNC programming and machining operations for metals.
• Experience with friction‑stir welding or related technologies.
• Experience programming and operating Haas CNC milling machines and lathes.
• Experience creating part‑machining work plans or job packets.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Mastercam.
• Experience in jig and fixture design for CNC work‑holding.
• Experience machining castings or additively manufactured parts.