Machine Shop Instructor and Manager

Position Details

Summary Operating Title Machine Shop Instructor and Manager Long Classification Title Laboratory Coordinator Campus Location Manchester Department UNH CPS Applied Engineering & Sciences Summary of Position Management of the machine shop, training and supervision of students, team member providing technical support for the BBB Grant UNH STEM MoBILE.

Acceptable minimum level of education Associate's Acceptable minimum years of experience 3-5 years Additional Job Information Posting Number PS4720FY25 Other minimum qualifications Graduate from a two-year technical school or equivalent apprenticeship experience.

Work experience that demonstrates competencies to perform all components of the job. Additional Preferred Qualifications Ability to work with SolidWorks CAD software and associated CAM software for CNC programming of CNC TRAK machine tools.

Salary Information Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting https : / / jobs.usnh.edu / postings / 61864 Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00 Grade 17 EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access / Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission.

The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction.

UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains.

There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs.

The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

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unh.edu / hr / diversity-resource-guide Posting Details Posting Date 07 / 10 / 2024 Open Until Filled Yes Closing Date Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?

No Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt) Appointment Type Regular If TERM position provide projected end date Equipment / Instruments Drivers License and Physical Requirements.

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Duties / Responsibilities

Job Duties Duty / Responsibility

Management of the UNH Manchester Machine Shop and instructional laboratory facilities serving the Engineering Technology Program, Applied Engineering and Sciences Department, and the larger academic community at the Manchester campus.

This may include oversight of part time student assistants.

• Fabrication of instruments and samples for research and instruction in the machine shop.
• Training and supervision to students (primarily undergraduates) to fabricate their own instruments and samples.
• Teach ET411 every Spring term.
• Ensure proper condition of the machine shop and maintenance of the equipment and instruments.
• Provide basic machine shop and safety instruction to a significant number of undergraduates that must fabricate objects to support attainment of educational outcome.
• Provide oversight to students using the Machine Shop to ensure that they are safely and correctly operating the equipment.
• Order supplies such as tooling and stock as required for departmental or student projects.
• Coordinate and manage ordering of department supplies through the U-Shop system.
• Fabricate mechanical components for scientific equipment using manual and numerically controlled milling machines, manual and numerically controlled lathes, manual surface grinder, standard drill press, band saws, and other metal fabrication equipment.
• Assist in creating designs from verbal and conceptual descriptions.
• Schedule regular training sessions.
• Manage and arrange capstone course student team work sessions held in the machine shop space. Monitor student progress, assist students where appropriate, instruct and oversee students in proper safety practices when using lab equipment.

Duty / Responsibility

• Team member providing technical support of UNH STEM MoBILE (STEM Mobile Biofabrication Integrated Laboratory Experience) under grant from the U.S. ED.
• Lead procurement, fabrication, and field support of UNH STEM MoBILE.
• Occasional weekends and evening hours.
• Other duties as required by the Biotechnology Innovation Center (BIC) Director

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume / Vita
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents