Scientific Instrument Maker/ Manual Machinist

Job Details

General Notes

plays a pivotal role in the advancing of knowledge, nurturing the next generation of physicists and making a lasting impact on the world of physics.

strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University.

What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit : .

The university offers an impressive benefits package including :

Employer paid health insurance (employee premiums covered at 100%; spouse and family premiums at 50%)

Dental, vision, life and disability insurance options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

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Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Job Description Summary

To provide for highly skilled fabrication, assembly and repair of precise and complicated instruments and machines, usually for complex scientific research, engineering, or teaching projects, by the use of milling machines and related machines and tools.

Responsible for the use of initiative and independent judgment in constructing instruments to precise standards from start to finish, from rough sketches or general verbal instructions.

Lays out and plans complicated fabrication processes and implements designs.

Responsibilities

Operates lathes and milling machines to create instruments from designs.

Lays out and plans complicated fabrication processes and implements designs.

Measure and assemble parts, attach electronic equipment to assure conformity to standards and designs

May assist researchers in planning overall design, development, and use

Use hand tools to file, chisel, deburr instruments.

Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma / GED and three years of as a machinist or instrument maker, beyond the apprentice level. Experience with the use of lathe, milling machines, shaper, planer, drill press, welding equipment, micrometers, and other precision measuring devices

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient in operating computers (PC or Mac) including using Outlook, Excel and Access.

Salary Range

$49,000+ depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands

Work in typical metal shop environment.

Work around electrical and mechanical hazards

Personal protection equipment (furnished)

Work around standard office conditions

Work around hazardous materials

May work in extreme temperatures.

May work around chemical fumes.

Physical Tasks

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

Lifting and moving

Required Materials

Resume / CV

Letter of interest

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

Work Shift

M-F, 7 : 30 am 4 : 00 pm with a 30-minute lunch break or 4 / 10-hour workdays with a 30 minute lunch break

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process.

Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file.

Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs.

Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.