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The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. The mission will be accomplished through applied research advanced learning economic development advanced manufacturing and conference services. Driving Economic Transformation is at the heart of everything we do at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.WE discover breakthroughs create opportunity grow innovation power progress and host greatness. Each of our divisions plays a critical role in preserving and delivering this mission daily.
About the Role
The CNC Machining Lead at the Center for Manufacturing Advancement (CMA) is responsible for overseeing CNC machining operations fixture design and related manufacturing activities. This position serves as a shift lead and subject matter expert providing technical guidance and handson support for machining projects.
Shift Details
This position is assigned to second shift and may be required to work overtime weekends holidays or alternate shifts as needed to meet business demands. Second shift hours are Monday Thursday 2:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m.
Duties & Responsibilities:
CNC Operations: Program set up and operate CNC equipment including multiaxis milling machines dualspindle lathes wire EDM tool presetters and vertical band saws.
Technical Leadership: Serve as shift lead and subject matter expert providing guidance on shop floor equipment and processes.
Fixture & Tooling Design: Design and build fixturing to support CNC operations and metrology.
Quality Control: Conduct pre in and postprocess inspections using 3D scanners precision hand tools and gauges.
PostProcessing Oversight: Provide guidance on postprocessing activities to ensure quality and efficiency.
Compliance & Documentation: Ensure adherence to ITAR ISO ANSI and other regulatory standards and assist in documenting procedures and technical processes.
Process & Scheduling Input: Provide machine capacity process insights and time estimates to support quoting and scheduling.
CAD/CAM Expertise: Perform advanced CAD/CAM tasks using Autodesk Fusion 360 MasterCAM and/or Siemens NX.
Collaboration & Project : Work closely with CMA staff external stakeholders and technology partners to complete machining projects on time.
Workplace Safety: Maintain a safe organized and compliant work environment.
Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as needed.
Work Location
We are looking for staff to work onsite in Danville VA.
The Ideal Candidate
Education: Associate degree or diploma in Precision Machining Technology (required).
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in complex CNC setup and operations (required); experience in an ITARregulated environment (preferred).
Technical Skills: Advanced expertise in precision machining including multiaxis machining dualspindle lathes and mill/turn operations; CAD/CAM proficiency required.
Software Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office.
Soft Skills: Strong oral and written communication customer service mindset and excellent interpersonal skills.
Work Ethic: Detailoriented organized and capable of multitasking and troubleshooting in a fastpaced teamoriented environment.
Salary & Benefits
IALR will offer a salary of $75000 $85000. IALR offers unique career opportunities in an innovative environment all to support the economic transformation of Southern Virginia. Eligible employees are afforded excellent medical dental and vision coverage with lowerthanexpected costs and participate in the Virginia Retirement System to save for their future.
How to Apply
Apply online at www.ialr/employment. Interviews will begin as qualified applicants are identified.
Full-Time