Instrument Maker (CNC Machinist)
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA, USA
8/15/2024
CNC Machinist
Full Time
26-30 / hour
Description:
Instrument Maker
College of Arts & Sciences
Physics & Astronomy
The College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University is transforming lives through our research advances, career-empowering teaching, and work with community partners in Atlanta and around the globe. As the largest college on the Atlanta Campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 15,000 students, 550 faculty, and 300 staff members. Our faculty teach the core curriculum courses that serve as the foundation of nearly every student's university education.
These are exciting times at The College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in joining our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission of pursuing excellence.
The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking (1) an experienced Instrument Maker.
WHAT MAKES College of Arts & Science A GREAT PLACE?
The ideal candidate for this position will be a skilled and versatile individual to work in the Instrument Shop of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The focus will be on machining and mechanical repairs, with capacity for electronics repairs seen as a plus. The Instrument Shop has many functions that center around the repair and development of scientific instrumentation and devices for the many research and instructional laboratories of the University. These include facilities for optics, condensed matter physics, high energy nuclear physics, biophysics, biology, chemistry, geology, neuroscience, and astrophysics, including the CHARA Array long baseline interferometer telescopes at the Mount Wilson Observatory. The shop maintains a full complement of machines for the development and construction of new instrumentation and tailor-made scientific equipment. The work challenges are varied and often involve direct interaction with university faculty, postdocs, and students.
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Instrument Maker are the following:
This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.
As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Instrument Maker
College of Arts & Sciences
Physics & Astronomy
The College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University is transforming lives through our research advances, career-empowering teaching, and work with community partners in Atlanta and around the globe. As the largest college on the Atlanta Campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 15,000 students, 550 faculty, and 300 staff members. Our faculty teach the core curriculum courses that serve as the foundation of nearly every student's university education.
These are exciting times at The College of Arts and Sciences at Georgia State University. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in joining our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission of pursuing excellence.
The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking (1) an experienced Instrument Maker.
WHAT MAKES College of Arts & Science A GREAT PLACE?
- A flexible work environment
- Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
- A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
- Professional development opportunity and mentorship
- A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
The ideal candidate for this position will be a skilled and versatile individual to work in the Instrument Shop of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The focus will be on machining and mechanical repairs, with capacity for electronics repairs seen as a plus. The Instrument Shop has many functions that center around the repair and development of scientific instrumentation and devices for the many research and instructional laboratories of the University. These include facilities for optics, condensed matter physics, high energy nuclear physics, biophysics, biology, chemistry, geology, neuroscience, and astrophysics, including the CHARA Array long baseline interferometer telescopes at the Mount Wilson Observatory. The shop maintains a full complement of machines for the development and construction of new instrumentation and tailor-made scientific equipment. The work challenges are varied and often involve direct interaction with university faculty, postdocs, and students.
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Instrument Maker are the following:
- Design and develop electronic systems for scientific research.
- Modify, repair, and rebuild laboratory equipment in accordance with design specifications.
- Operate and maintain machinery (e.g., computer-controlled mills and lathes, manual mills, lathes, drill presses, and saws).
- Draw and program designs using CAD/CAM software.
- Fabricate and assemble equipment.
- Confer with shop customers (faculty, students, etc.) regarding work requirements.
- Provide input to the design of equipment.
- Assist supervisor in shop operation (oversight, work order generation, etc.) during absences or times of high-volume production.
- Perform additional duties.
This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.
As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- Machinist Technical Diploma or an Instrument Maker Trade Certification, and two years of related experience or a combination of education and related experience.
- Experience with electronics
- Experience with milling machines and lathes
- Ability to lift heavy objects
- Good communication skills
- Experience in problem-solving
Salary range
- 26-30 / hour