Machinist II

Job Title

Machinist II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering

Department

Materials Science and Engineering

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Machinist II works in the material preparation laboratory, helps with the operations in the material preparation laboratory on a daily basis. Responsible for completing jobs submitted to be performed using wire electrical discharge machining equipment, lathe, mill, and other processing equipment available in the laboratory. Maintains the equipment listed in a regular basis. Responsible for fabrication, maintenance and upgrading of related experimental fixtures. Training and certifying undergraduate and graduate students to operate various machining and processing equipment where a significant safety hazard exists. Performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities:

• Operates available machining, fabrication, and processing equipment in the laboratory including wire electrical discharge machining, lathe, mill and other available instruments
• Training and certifying undergraduate and graduate students to operate various processing equipment where a significant safety hazard exists.
• Other duties as requested.​
   

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience:

• Five years of related experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Former machine shop experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good analytical thinking and math skills.
• Strong attention to detail, safety and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid Works knowledge. Programming knowledge is helpful.
• Basic mechanical skills.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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