Experimental Machinist, Department of Physics - Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences

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Job Overview

The Experimental Machinist (EM) independently organizes, manages, and operates the Physics machine shop at Georgetown University. The EM is responsible for maintenance, service requests, service contracting, budgeting support, project work, and special assignments. The EM provides technical support for research and teaching to the department of Physics, as well as to other science departments. Tasks include machining and testing components of scientific equipment and collaborating with students and faculty on research and teaching. The individual must be able to work with faculty, professional research staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students to ascertain and help define their specific needs and then propose ways to fabricate parts and components to satisfy those needs in a timely and economical manner. The EM must maintain high quality and safety standards for their work, keep accurate records, and manage the supplies and equipment in the shop. Additional duties include, but are not limited to :

Perform machining to extremely close tolerances using lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and other shop equipment.

Be responsible for setting up and performing experiments for research.

Meet and spend time with researchers to understand their needs and help define requirements.

Consult with researchers throughout the design and fabrication process to ensure their requirements are being met.

Manage instructional equipment and facilities.

Conduct testing, integration and maintenance of electrical and mechanical assemblies in the instructional labs and in the research labs, including power supplies, computer and electronic components, vacuum pumps, including new and aged equipment.

Be responsible for cleaning and maintenance of the machine shop to ensure good housekeeping practices and a safe working environment.

Work Interactions

The department depends on the Experimental Machinist to manage and operate the machine shop and provide technical support for the department research and teaching missions. The EM should efficiently and effectively provide design and machining services to meet the needs of the Physics department and the Physics laboratories, as well as of other science research laboratories (Chemistry, Biology, Psychology). The candidate will also liaise with the cleanroom technical manager to maintain new, refurbished, and used equipment (e.g. pumps, thin film deposition or etching tools). The EM refurbishes and improves the physical infrastructure of the department (offices, classrooms and laboratories) to meet the changing needs of teaching and research.

Requirements and Qualifications

Use lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and other shop equipment with no need of supervision.

High School Diploma and 3-5 years of relevant demonstrated experience required, 5+ years of experience preferred

Comprehensive knowledge of machine shop practices (shop safety, feeds and speeds, set-up, etc.).

Comprehensive understanding of sophisticated fabrication and assembly techniques.

Expertise in material selections used for custom machined parts.

Superior interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a broad array of people.

Proficiency with design software, such as : SolidWorks, Mastercam, or Autocad, as well as software for data acquisition and instrument control such as LabVIEW are desirable qualifications. Knowledge of programming and operation of CNC Mills, Lathes, Water Jets, and other shop tools are also desirable for possible future upgrades of the machine shop tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 3 years of related work experience preferred

Work Mode Designation

Cover letter and resume required for consideration.

Pay Range :

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is :

$44,022.00 - $73,406.80

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Benefits :

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