Graduate Shop Manager

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

Villanova (Delaware County)

On-site

USD 17,047 - 24,280

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking a Graduate Shop Manager to oversee machining operations and assist students in producing high-quality prototypes and precision parts. The candidate will teach and supervise students while working collaboratively with the engineering team. A certificate in machining is required, and work-study eligibility is preferred. The position offers a wage rate of $15/hr.

Qualifications

Must be a registered Villanova student.
Work study eligibility preferred.
Familiarity with mechanical engineering principles required.

Responsibilities

Assist students with manufacturing prototypes and precision parts.
Teach and supervise students in the ME Machine shop.
Operate various machine tools with minimal supervision.

Skills

Machining operations

CNC operation

Metal fabrication

Teaching and supervision

Welding

Education

Certificate in machining

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

CNC equipment

Job description

Graduate Shop Manager

Posting Details

Posting Number: 20255543V
Position Title: Graduate Shop Manager
Posting Type: Student
Hours/week: up to 35 hours per week
Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester 2025-2026 Academic Year
Location
Detailed Work Schedule
Number of positions: 1
Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering
Contact Name: Trina Leonard
Contact Phone/Extension: 9-4981

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary: Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist students of all levels with the full cycle of manufacturing high-quality prototypes, precision parts
Work collaboratively with engineering research and development team to design and fabricate high-quality prototypes/ precision parts out of titanium, stainless steel, low carbon steel, aluminum, and other materials as needed
Provide guidance and direction to consumers in the ME Machine shop
Maintain order and appearance of the ME Machine shop
Maintain ME Machine shop equipment, tools, consumables
Teach and supervise students of all levels in ME Machine shop, complete shop training for new users
Reports to ME Shop Manager
Perform a variety of machining operations to extremely close tolerances using lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, highly specialized tools, and other shop equipment with minimum supervision
Work from drawings, prints, rough sketches, and verbal instructions; fabricate and construct a variety of shapes composed of steel, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and other exotic materials
Set-up, adjust, and operate computerized numerically controlled equipment (CNC) and use software to generate tool paths for parts fabrication in multiple axes
Certificate required once onboarded
Design, develop, and construct intricate tools, jigs, fixtures, and special gauges for the fabrication of standard and experimental parts
Plan, layout and perform machine tool and bench operations using unusual and difficult set-ups and machining methods
Visualize a finished job, make necessary mathematical calculations and determine allowances for deflection and distortion
Perform highly-skilled fitting and assembly operations to extremely close tolerances
Work closely with engineers in developing new, unusual or untried designs and methods; where design information is minimal or nonexistent
Inspect own work, detect errors in drawings, operations and defects in parts or materials and report to shop supervisor
Perform and execute welding using oxygen, acetylene, electric, TIG, MIG, etc. Operate plasma cutter
Set, align, and weld intricate parts and units in accordance to exacting specifications; lay a smooth bead, obtain proper fusion and penetration
Perform finishing operations such as grinding, buffing, polishing, hardening, coating, etc.
Receive shipments and equipment, bring equipment to desired locations
Responsibilities as directed by Mechanical Engineering Lab Manager