Lab Machinist I

Job Summary

Produces precision-machined components by programming setting up and operating computer numerical control (CNC) equipment and conventional machining tools. Ensures adherence to quality safety and operational standards; provides technical instruction and guidance to faculty staff and students; maintains machinery and equipment in optimal working condition; and promotes a safe organized and efficient machine shop environment.

Essential Functions

• Ensure faculty staff and students comply with all laboratory policies procedures and safety regulations.
• Promote a safe working environment through training guidance and adherence to established health and safety standards.
• Provide technical instruction procedural guidance and hands-on support to faculty staff students and other laboratory users.
• Anticipate potential issues and assist in resolving challenges to keep projects on schedule and operating efficiently.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to manufacture components to close tolerances with minimal supervision.
• Develop sketches and fabricate parts based on verbal instructions or conceptual designs.
• Program and operate CNC mills and lathes by entering and verifying machining instructions setting reference points and tool offsets applying compensation and conditional functions and calculating machining requirements using mathematics geometry and trigonometry.
• Design or assist in the design and fabrication of complex machine components fixtures testing devices specimens and experimental apparatus to support research instructional and operational objectives.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel faculty researchers and students to evaluate modify troubleshoot and improve existing and newly developed designs and equipment.
• Supervise and provide oversight to students working in the machine shop ensuring adherence to safety protocols proper equipment use and quality workmanship.
• Demonstrate the safe and effective operation of machine shop equipment and laboratory tools to students faculty staff and other authorized users.
• Perform routine daily weekly and preventive maintenance on machine shop equipment and related laboratory systems to ensure operational readiness and reliability.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software and general computer applications.
• Possession of personal machinist tools required.
• Experience operating manual and CNC machine shop equipment including lathes milling machines band saws grinders and related fabrication tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a trade school program formal apprenticeship or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in CNC and manual machining operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively instruct and assist faculty staff students and other laboratory users.
• Thorough knowledge of machine shop safety practices procedures and regulations with a demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Proven ability to demonstrate professionalism initiative integrity adaptability attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability and urgency in completing assigned tasks.

Physical Demands

• Typically standing walking
• Typically bending crouching stooping
• Lifting demands 25lbs
• Lifting demands > 50lbs
• Lifting demands 50lbs

Location

• University City - Philadelphia PA

Additional Information
This position is classified as Non-Exempt grade I. Compensation for this grade ranges from $21.71 - $32.57 per year.Please note that the offered rate for thisposition will vary based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexels compensation information about benefits please review Drexels Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.