Essential Job Duties

50% of the position will involve working with Senior Design laboratory and Research Fabrication Shop in the department. Primary focus will involve manufacturing machining equipment. Position will be expected to fabricate specialized components or devices for use in research or course instruction.

The range of duties includes, but is not limited to: primary operation of water jet; assist Laboratory Manager with ME 416 and ME 200 class as needed; assist Research Fabrication Facility Supervisor with fabrication of research projects that require machine work; assist Research Fabrication Facility Supervisor with all CNC programming, set-up and operation of all CNC machines in MAE Department's Research Fabrication Facility and the ME Senior Design Laboratory; assist in the consultation with researchers and faculty concerning materials, design etc. ; assist with the laser cutter and 3D printing: laboratory audits; MAE annual inventory certification and assist building liaison.

Laboratory safety is an important element of this position. Work requires knowledge of advanced manufacturing concepts and design, precision machining, 3D modelling and CNC machine operation, manufacturing practices and procedures, laboratory operations, regulatory and safety requirements, and planning. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and required knowledge of CNC (laser cutter, waterjet, lathes, milling machines) and additive manufacturing equipment, as well as knowledge of reverse engineering using laser scanners. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and required knowledge of calipers, micrometers and laser scanning arm. Responsible for lab safety training for all new graduate students and training undergraduate and graduate students on machines. Performing work in a manner so as to provide proper safety conditions to all personnel and property involved.

50% of the job will be operation of the hot press facility that is part of Service Center. The job involves:

• Set up and operate machine
• Maintain logs on machine use
• Collaborate with Environmental Health and Safety to develop and maintain a lab safety plan
• Develop machine protocols to ensure the safety of operators and equipment
• Train new users on machine operation
• Supervise new users as necessary on machine operation
• Assist machine users and customers with recipe and process development
• Assist machine users with accessing the machine
• Work with users and customers to troubleshoot issues
• Perform routine maintenance on machine
• Maintain logs on machine maintenance
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Coordinate with OEM to complete repairs as necessary
• Use assistive devices to load and unload heavy samples
• Maintain appropriate levels of machine consumables on hand to ensure machine readiness at all times
• Deliver customer needs while testing using the hot press

Other Work/Responsibilities

Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge in operating, demonstrating and training of specialized devices as milling machines, lathes, grinders, water jet and 3D Printers.
• Knowledge in Auto-Cad or Solid Works for the water jet and 3D-Printers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in operating, demonstrating and training of specialized devices as milling machines, lathes, grinders, water jet and 3D Printers.
• Knowledge in Auto-Cad or Solid Works for the water jet and 3D-Printers.