CAD​/CAM Programming and Design Specialist

Overview

Are you interested in taking your CNC programming and machining skills to the next level? Do you like sharing what you know with others? Do you like to travel? UDRI is seeking a CAD/CAM Programming trainer to assist the Air Force Metal Fabrication and Technologies Office (AFMFTO) with their support of Air Force fabrication shops worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Mastercam programmer to provide technical training in both CNC programming and CNC machine tool operations, onsite at Air Force locations both stateside and overseas.

The selected candidate will also support AFMFTO sustainment activities at the Advanced Technology and Training Center - Middle Georgia (ATTC-MG). This support will consist of interfacing with Engineers (USAF hardware owners and ATTC) to provide guidance/advice on design for manufacturability, equipment and part set up, and machining. Provide guidance/advice on part processing/post processing. The candidate will also provide call-in support from Air Force metals shops for Mastercam, Solid Works, and Haas machine troubleshooting.

• Provide technical training in CNC programming and CNC machine tool operations, onsite at Air Force locations both stateside and overseas.
• Support AFMFTO sustainment activities at the Advanced Technology and Training Center - Middle Georgia (ATTC-MG).
• Interface with Engineers (USAF hardware owners and ATTC) to provide guidance on design for manufacturability, equipment and part setup, and machining.
• Provide guidance on part processing and post processing.
• Provide call-in support from Air Force metal shops for Mastercam, Solid Works, and Haas machine troubleshooting as required.

T2

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with machining, including setup and operation of 2, 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines (e.g., Lathe, Mill, Wire EDM), including at-machine program edits.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with Mastercam programming of 2, 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines (e.g., Lathe, Mill, Wire EDM).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with Solid Works 3D CAD software to model and reverse engineer obsolete parts.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience interacting with design and manufacturing engineers and other technical personnel, providing guidance around design for manufacturability.
• Prior experience training or mentoring others in Mastercam programming and CNC machine tool operations.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand GD&T.
• Experience using precision measurement equipment (outside micrometers, Vernier calipers, dial indicators, optical comparators, etc.).
• Self-starter with ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Effective verbal communication skills with team members at all levels.
• Organizational skills.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to travel 25-50% of the time (stateside and internationally).
• Possess a valid passport or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with low risk driving record.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to requirements of research contracts with the U.S. federal government.

T3 Minimum Qualifications - Must meet T2 requirements in addition to:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with machining and setup/operation of 2, 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines (e.g., Lathe, Mill, Wire EDM), including at-machine program edits.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with Mastercam programming of 2, 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience with Solid Works design software to model and reverse engineer obsolete parts for aircraft and equipment.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in interacting with design and manufacturing engineers and other technical personnel, providing guidance around design for manufacturability.
• Formal technical training beyond high school can be substituted for two years of related experience.

• Associate’s degree in technology field or equivalent work experience.
• Mastercam Training certificate.
• Solid Works Training certificate.
• Understanding of additive manufacturing equipment and processes.
• 3 years’ experience programming, setup, operation and troubleshooting additive manufacturing…