Project Machinist | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

HERC - New England
Cambridge, MA
Full-time

Job Description PROJECT MACHINIST , Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC) , to join PSFC's machine shop and fabricate a wide range of components needed to perform research and development in plasma physics and fusion energy.

  • Job Requirements REQUIRED : two-year technical school degree; experience with numerically controlled machine training; ten years of relevant professional experience as a machinist;
  • experience with Master Cam programming CNC lathes and multi-axis milling machines and with the use of horizontal and vertical band saws, belt / disc sanders, rotary grinders, and buffers which are typical in a machine shop;
  • experience working with the materials found in plasma physics and fusion energy, including aluminum, steel, Inconel, copper, molybdenum, tungsten, G10, and or fiber-reinforced plastics;
  • expert level skill with modern machine tools (e.g., the programming of CAM milling machines and lathes) in order to set up, maintain, and operate such machine tools;
  • experience with speeds and feeds and the selection of proper tooling; The ability to work closely with students, researchers, and engineers;
  • R&D background and experience with and ability to fabricate one-off pieces, tooling, and fixtures required for prototype or short-run production cycles;

and the ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision, estimate project schedule and costs, and train and educate more junior machinists.

PREFERRED : experience using wire EDM machines. Job #23879 The position occasionally requires overtime and weekend work to complete time-sensitive jobs.

Resumes should be submitted with a cover letter specifically addressing why you feel qualified for this position. Resumes without an acceptable cover letter will not be considered. 4 / 23 / 24

30+ days ago
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