Instructional Support Associate, Machinist

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2024-2025

Position Title
Instructional Support Associate, Machinist

Classification Title
Instructional Support Associate

Department
CAS Administrative Operations

Posting Number
P240332

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/52922

Employer
State

Position Type

Professional Appointment Term
Term

Salary Grade
SL2

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo is seeking an Instructional Support Associate that will work as a Machinist in the College’s Machine Shop. In this role you will work collaboratively with two other technicians to assist in the design and creation of research-oriented machined parts, conforming to Arts & Sciences faculty requests.

In this role you will:

• Consult with individual faculty members in the design and/or modification of the prototype device and aiding in the preparation of a schematic drawing in the pre-design stage.
• Collaborate with faculty members, (or with graduate students, postdoctoral research associates or departmental staff) to provide preliminary designs and estimates of labor and material costs.
• Prepare appropriate schematic drawings during the pre-design phase.
• Create innovative parts, devices and equipment in conformance with CAS faculty requests in the undergraduate/graduate teaching laboratories and the research laboratories of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, and 2 years of relevant experience. Combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability in producing custom parts.
• Candidate must show past history of strong interpersonal skills, an ability to work a tight schedule and the ability to work to exacting specifications on unique parts or pieces of equipment.
• Have familiarity with Mastercam and Autodesk Inventor drawing programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree.
• Haas mill & lathe experience.
• Experience in scientific machining.

Physical Demands

• Periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching.
• Frequent operation of a computer, machine, control or tool.
• Frequently moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds with the assistance of a dolly or cart.

Salary Range
$50,000 - $55,000

Additional Salary Information

Type
Full-Time

Campus
North Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

Background Check Notification
Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Nicole Hayden

Contact's Pronouns
she/her/hers

Contact's Title
HR Specialist

Contact's Email
nhayden@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-645-0729

Posting Dates

Posted
09/23/2024

Deadline for Internal Applicants
10/07/2024

Deadline for External Applicants
02/06/2025

Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required
3

Reference Cutoff Date

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