INSTRUMENT MAKER

Salary:

Minimum $21.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

Job Summary:

This position is in the Department of Physics Instrument Shop and works on development, manufacture, assembly and testing of complex scientific instrumentation.

Responsibilities:

Performs as a highly skilled machinist in the design, creation, and/or modification of unique, highly intricate, and precise scientific equipment, industrial equipment, and mechanical systems. Maintains and modifies standard laboratory and specialized research equipment or instrumentation to be used in laboratory and other research environments.

• 70% Designs, develops, fabricates, tests, and maintains highly specialized instruments, components, and mechanical systems
• 15% Assists with the selection of materials and components with respect to physical properties, cost, and established guidelines
• 10% Maintains, repairs, and operates highly complex and/or specialized instrumentation, identifies damages and communicates repair or replacement needs to the appropriate entities
• 5% Trains staff and stakeholders on processes and procedures

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Education:

Preferred
Associate's Degree from an accredited machining program.

Preferred
Combined substantive professional/practice experience and a degree at least one level above the level of instruction, or otherwise approved as qualified by the Dean
Journey level experience and/or Bachelor's Degree with substantial machining experience.

Qualifications:

New machinists with associate's degree welcome to apply.
Good working knowledge of CNC machining, CNC programming, and general shop machinery.
Good working knowledge of CAD/CAM software and basic computer skills A thorough knowledge of general scientific laboratory procedures.
Good working knowledge of mechanical drawing techniques and ability to create standardized blueprints.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

COVID-19 Considerations:

UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086 . Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information.

Work Schedule:

7:00 am to 3:30 PM Monday-Friday
30 minute lunch break

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable


How to Apply:

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To apply for this position you will need to upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three professional references, including your current supervisor. References will not be contacted without advance notice.

Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to the qualifications listed above.

Contact:

Doug Dummer
ddummer@wisc.edu
608-262-7380
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

Instrument Maker(FP044)

Department(s):

A486700-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/PHYSICS/PHYSICS

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

259253-CP



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Applications Open: Jun 29 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 30 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time