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Chief Sustainment Technician


Job Location:

Warner Robins, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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
Ability 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
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:

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 Applicants:

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

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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