Machinist

Bargaining unit consideration begins on 10/15/2025 and ends on 10/21/2025.
* $60,777.60 - $72,883.20
* The work schedule for this position is M-F 8am-4:30pm.

This position will oversee activities in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department's research and teaching labs. The individual in this position will be responsible for managing the department machine shop, providing fabrication services and ensuring the procurement, setup, and maintenance of equipment and materials needed to facilitate teaching and research activities within the department and, when feasible, external to the department. The individual will be expected to work with undergraduate students, graduate
students, student clubs, staff, faculty and other parties (e.g., vendors, external customers).

Classification concept
Provides professional research and technical support for diagnostic and research projects, studies, and experimentation in support of the University's research agenda. This may involve participation in identification of lab resource needs and related cost estimates, serving as liaison to external stakeholders, and advising on measures to ensure safety and quality control. Problems generally are logistical or coordination problems that can be reconciled through direct corrective actions. Works independently; receives minimal guidance. Likely to act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement.

Major Job Duties (Regular, On-Going Tasks)
This position has responsibility for project planning, consultation, and completion as well as operation of equipment and apparatus.

Design, manufacture, and build devices (30%):
- Perform all basic duties required of a senior laboratory machinist including fabrication of parts,assemblies, apparatus, and complex systems working from blueprints, sketches,or by consultation.
- Setup and operate manual machining equipment (e.g,. Mill, Lathe)
- Operate & program CNC machining, waterjet, & 3D printing equipment.
- Prepare designs for complex devices, apparatus, or instruments in consultation with research or teaching staff.
- Assist in the supervision of others who may be fabricating or constructing various components.
- Advise students & faculty on design and research efforts including senior design projects.

Maintain and oversee departmental laboratories, including lab and field equipment (30%):
-Train and certify students and faculty in the appropriate skills and knowledge to safely operate specific machining and other lab equipment
-Coordinate laboratory activities and scheduling to optimize departmental functions.
- Setup and dismantle laboratory equipment for teaching, research, and outreach.
- Purchase, setup, maintain, calibrate, repair, and inventory departmental equipment.
- Gather quotes to review competitive pricing and quality for the purchase of new equipment.
- Coordinate with Facilities Management to maintain infrastructure and equipment while
meeting required standards and regulations (e,.g., NFPA, OSHA, etc.)
- Determine whether repair requires vendor support or internal support and coordinate the proper maintenance activity.
- Perform the duties of the Departmental Research Safety Officer (RSO) by providing personal protective equipment and training in the safe operation of tools and equipment. Maintain lab safety manuals, training records, and standard operating procedures. Process hazardous waste disposal in accordance with policy and regulations.
- Repair a variety of laboratory, teaching, diagnostic, clinical, or research apparatus, instruments, or instrumentation by performing troubleshooting of the malfunction

Manage materials and consumables (20%):
- Procure materials and consumables needed in the laboratories.
- Properly dispose of materials and consumable supplies after use.
- Coordinate delivery of goods and services for the department. Provide or coordinate
shipping and receiving activities.
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness, laboratory organization, and organization of general-use tools.

Other departmental job duties (20%):
- Assist with on-campus MIE outreach functions and events.
- Assist student chapter clubs with various events and competitions.
- Assist with field-based research activities.
- Assist faculty in teaching applied machining skills, machine theory and related topics to students.
- Serve as outreach liaison, conducting tours for prospective and accepted students & families.

Supervision:
Incumbents may be assigned these responsibilities:
mentor/coach or provide guidance; lead project teams, committees and/or other collaborative efforts; interview applicants; assign, schedule, direct work, and/or evaluate the work of colleagues and/or co-workers. Incumbents may supervise student employees.

Required Qualifications
- High school graduation, vocational school, or formal apprenticeship in machine shop practices and methods
- Six years experience as a journey level machinist in a model shop or other extensive varied work experience in machine shops
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and computer aided design.
- Ability to convey clear directions to students and faculty when doing laboratory activities.
- The ability to assess potential budget impacts of purchases and activities.
- Experience in welding, cutting and grinding of metals to fabricate various tools and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications
- BA/BS in a STEM related field
- Demonstrated specialized experience in the machining and building of complex engineering designs (e.g., research instrumentation, prototypes)
- Demonstrated supervisory and/or management experience in a machine shop setting
- Ability to comprehend and implement engineering principles.
- Demonstrated record of safety training and experience leading training sessions.

Pay Range: $29.22 - $35.04 per hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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