"Machinist Supervisor"

Machinist Supervisor

Company: University of Oklahoma

Job Location:

Category: Maintenance and Trades

Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 260112

Organization: Aerospace & Mechanical Engin.

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Primary work hours are Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, with occasional evening/weekend work required with advanced notice

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary: $58,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Job Description

The School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) is seeking a Supervisor the AME Machine Shop. The AME Machine Shop provides technical support to instructional labs used for teaching, experimental research labs, capstone projects and student competition teams. The Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the tasks of the Machine Shop with the staff, and assists faculty members and students in the required fabrication and modifications of equipment and facilities. A successful candidate requires a balance of technical skills (working with machining equipment such as lathes, mills, saws, and welders) and social skills to develop an understanding of the needs of the faculty members and students, to create a welcoming and safe environment in the AME Machine Shop. Primary work hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, with occasional evening/weekend work required with advanced notice.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for building or repairing precision tools and equipment using technical drawings and instructions.
• Manages assigned technical projects, to include but not limited to planning, implementing and monitoring all technical activities and coordinating with the appropriate personnel.
• Maintains shared database of trouble reports, vendors, orders placed, and invoices.
• Maintains files, service log, instruction manuals, vendor catalogs, software licenses, and instrument/component data books.
• Prepares billing for shop work performed.
• Assists with organizing parts, supplies, and tools in the Electronic and Machine shops.
• Supervises personnel and provides training as needed.
• Assigns tasks, communicates with users, and provides timely estimates of time and cost for repairs.
• Implements and monitors safety procedures including condition of equipment.
• Procures consumable equipment components for the machinist shop.
• Manages services for the Instrument and Electronic shop.
• Procures test instrumentation for machinist shop and analytical instrumentation for the department.
• Trouble shoots and repairs instrumentation using electronic test instruments and circuits involving transistors, diodes, RF, and other components.
• Performs wiring, soldering and case panel construction.
• Assists with machining and manufacturing as needed.
• Help with maintenance of AME facilities, labs, and offices.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education: High School Diploma, GED, Vo-Tech, or Trade School Certification, AND:

• 36 months experience in Engineering, Electronics or as a Machinist

Skills:

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Strong initiative to solve problems
• Strong math skills
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to use established safety practices to protect the health and safety of personnel and property
• Ability to use hand tools, to include but not limited to wrenches, screwdrivers, DMM, O-scope, soldering, and hand drills
• Ability to use larger machines, to include but not limited to table saw, band-saw, lathe, mill, drill press, grinder, belt sander, break, and shears
• Ability to train, instruct, and assign work to employees
• Communicates with users in a positive and helpful manner

Certifications:

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Physical:

• Ability to engage in repetitive motion
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Manual dexterity
• Uses computer and calculator

Environmental:

• Exposure to a hazardous work environment

Supervision:

• Supervise student group as needed

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: None

Job Posting: Jan 22, 2026