Job Title: Machinist/Fabrication Technologist

Department: Olin Hall Shop

Campus Location: Onsite

FLSA Status: Nonexempt/hourly

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• Hours per year
• Months per year
• Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

Job Summary

Provides manually machined precision parts and systems for the academic departments of the Natural Sciences Division; instructs students and faculty on machine shop use and design, teaches PC108 Machining and Fabrication adjunct course; acts as consultant during various stages of projects, maintains and repairs instructional and laboratory equipment and apparatus for all science labs.

Responsibilities

· Produce manually machined precision custom parts; construct systems of purchased and/or locally fabricated parts and visualize successful interconnections without the aid of highly detailed engineering drawings.

· Produce technical drawings based on faculty requests, and help faculty and students learn to develop drawings on their own.

· Serve as instructor for adjunct Physics class PC108 Machining and Fabrication (.5 credit) and supervise student project work over the course of the semester.

· Teach students and faculty who need to use shop equipment to learn shop skills and safety procedures and participate in shop activities.

· Collaborate with faculty and students on projects related to their research, regardless of their field of study or discipline, guiding them through the process of mechanical design from idea to rough sketch, to a finished product. Teach faculty and students how to design parts and understand specifications.

· Manage Olin Shop budget to include planning for and making budget requests for major equipment purchases and supplies; purchase needed materials for various projects from local and long-distance vendors, including purchases charged to other departments’ budgets; maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of commonly used parts and materials.

· Maintain all shop equipment, laboratory, and scientific equipment; ensure that all equipment and supplies are kept in safe working condition.

Minimum Qualifications

Some college or vocational training or Associate's degree plus a minimum of five years related experience; experience with manual machining and fabrication techniques; working knowledge of engineering drawings and CAD technology; experience with welding technologies; ability to understand the structure and function of analytic instruments and learn to maintain and repair analytical instruments and apparatus utilized in scientific laboratories.

Shop equipment includes: Bridgeport and Vectrax vertical milling machines; SuperMax engine lathe, Leven instrument lathe, and Precision Matthews HD lathe; Powermatic and Grizzly Industrial vertical drill presses; Hypertherm plasma cutter; 3-axis CNC benchtop milling machine; Lincoln Precision TIG welder and Miller Millermatic MIG welder; OTC 25-ton hydraulic press; metalwork finishing tools and woodworking equipment

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field; MET Mechanical Engineering Technologist; experience in set-up and operation of computer numerical control (CNC) equipment; experience in GMAW (MIG welding) and TIG welding operations; Certified Machinist Credentials; experience teaching machine shop skills and safety procedures; experience working with and teaching students proper machine shop usage and safety protocols.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Application Instructions

• Continuous Recruitment - for full consideration, apply by: February 10, 2025
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In your cover letter, please speak to your experience with manual precision machining (+/- 0.001"), particularly on mill and lathe, and your interest in working with and training college-aged students in a shop environment.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• Band G; $29.68 to $32.36 per hour

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits including free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu

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