Design and Fabrication Techician

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The Structural Materials (SM) Division in the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking motivated and highly technical staff to design/fabricate custom mechanical testing instruments and unique fixtures, perform existing equipment modifications, equipment repair, manipulators, and other sample jigs. This ultimately will require the use of a diverse set of materials for the various solutions above. This material list may include but are not limited to: Stainless Steel, Copper, Aluminum, thermoplastics, composites, Titanium, and super alloys.
Responsible for the daily operations of a machining center that include the following:
• Machine tooling selection and inventory for a wide variety of metals and non-metals machining.
• Tooling and Machine maintenance.
• Metal and component stock inventory and supply.
• Selection, supply and use of a variety of metal working fluids.
• Safety training of all personnel using the facility
• Maintain a safe, clean, working area.
• Ensure lathes and milling machines are in correct alignment for precision machining.

T2 Minimum Qualifications
• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• 3 years of related technical experience. Formal technical training beyond high school can be substituted for two years of related experience.
• Manual precision machining experience using Lathes, mills, bandsaws, surface grinders (at least 1 year minimum experience).
• Able to collaborate with researchers and engineers to create novel solutions to unique, critical challenges.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Able to work on multiple projects.
• Proficient in Solidworks or other equivalent CAD software.
• Familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Safely use a wide variety of hand tools including grinders, saws, drills, shears and torches.
• Ability to understand and interpret basic mechanical drawings.
• Able to work independently.
• Problem solving skills.
• Able to lift and maneuver a variety of machining attachments and metal stock. (75lbs. max).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Confidential Level clearance.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.

T3 Minimum Qualifications
• Must meet the T2 qualifications.
• 8 years of related technical experience. Formal technical training beyond high school can be substituted for two years of related experience.

T4 Minimum Qualifications
• Must meet the T3 qualifications.
• 12 years of related technical experience. Formal technical training beyond high school can be substituted for two years of related experience.

T5 Minimum Qualifications
• Must meet the T4 qualifications.
• 15 years of related technical experience. Formal technical training beyond high school can be substituted for two years of related experience.

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Associate of Science Degree in an Engineering Discipline.
• TIG welding experience.
• CNC programming/operating experience.

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