Mechanical Assembler Level III
- Employer
- University of Colorado Boulder
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 10, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Engineering, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities Management & Physical Plant
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Summary
LASP encourages applications for a Mechanical Assembler to join our team. This position will be responsible for the assembly of precision optical/mechanical/electrical assemblies. You should possess extensive technical expertise to work from detailed drawings and instructions to perform these assemblies.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU) began in 1948, a decade before NASA. We are the world’s only academic research institute to have sent instruments to all eight planets and Pluto.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Perform Assembly of small and large scale aerospace structures, mechanisms, and optomechanical instrumentation for application in vacuum and space‐flight environments.
- Ability to work with standard laboratory electrical and mechanical test equipment, measurement equipment and small hand tools.
- Attend program meetings and reviews to help provide input to the program team for production.
- Support Spaceflight Environmental testing including; Thermal (T-VAC), EMI/EMC Emissions Testing, Vibe/Shock/Acoustics, etc.
- Take directions through a combination of both verbal & written fabrication and assembly instructions from Cognizant Engineer or Manager.
- Provide functional support during instrument testing and integration including calibration testing, vibe testing, Emissions testing, and Thermal Testing.
- Help maintain lab cleanliness, efficiency, safety guidelines, and calibration of equipment. Help identify supplies needing to be ordered for the lab area.
What You Should Know
Due to US Export Control restrictions, only US Citizens and Permanent Residents may apply.
What We Can Offer
Salary Range is $67,000 to $87,000.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .
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What We Require
- Technical or engineering degree. Trade of experience for the degree may be accepted.
- Three years of experience of previous hands-on experience with Aerospace assemblies and requirements.
What You Will Need
- Ability to verify mechanical parts dimensions through inspection/understanding of GD&T.
- Knowledgeable and some training in one or several other areas including polymerics, machining, metrology, and electrical assembly.
What We Would Like You To Have
- Experience with clean room and ESD requirements.
- Machine shop experience including CAD/CAM.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
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