Instrument Maker / Manual Machinist

Job Description

Job Title : Instrument Maker / Manual Machinist

Location : Providence, RI

Pay Rate : $25 / hr

Duration : 1 month contract (Can be extended)

What are the daily hours (schedule) for this role? 37.5 hours per week 8 am to 4 : 30 pm.

In the Joint Engineering and Physics Instrument Shop (JEPIS), the Instrument Maker / Machinist will perform precision machining specifically in support of the School of Engineering, the Department Physics, as well as all other University departments. JEPIS is a prototype fabrication shop that creates fixtures in support of research. JEPIS also includes a Student Shop that contains instruments available to students for their academic studies. Students, staff and faculty that have been trained in the proper use of the instruments within the Student Shop are given authorized access. The JEPIS Instrument Maker / Machinist will be responsible for introducing students, staff and faculty to machine shop technologies, as assigned.

Daily Tasks

• Precision machining and fabrication of parts and models in a variety of materials, in accordance with specified dimensions and close tolerances.
• Must be able to operate all pieces of equipment in the Main Shop and Student Shop.
• The equipment would include but not be limited to Lathes, Bridgeport type milling machines, CNC retrofit milling machines, surface grinder, band saws, grinders, and presses.
• Produce quality parts in a timely manner.

Minimum Job Requirements

Skills (Must Have)

What is the estimated duration for this business need? 1 month- will get extended based on performance. Could also be contract to hire for the right candidate.Type of Experience Needed

1-2 years

Minimum Education Requirement

High school diploma trade school certification

Ideal Personality

Flexible, competent in SolidWorks CAD software, experience with milling and lathes.

Nice to Have Skills