Instructional Support Associate, Machinist

State University of New York at Buffalo; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo seeks an Instructional Support Associate, Machinist, to assist in the design and creation of research-oriented machined parts. This position involves collaboration with faculty and technicians to deliver high-quality custom components for teaching and research laboratories. Applicants should possess an Associate’s degree and relevant experience in producing custom parts, along with strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and retirement plan options

Career coaching and training department support

Public service loan forgiveness organization

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in producing custom parts with attention to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Consult with faculty to design or modify prototypes.
• Collaborate to provide design estimates and costs.
• Create schematic drawings and innovative parts as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Producing Custom Parts

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Mastercam

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Instructional Support Associate, Machinist

Position Title Instructional Support Associate, Machinist

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.

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

• 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

Salary Range $50,000 - $55,000

Additional Salary Information

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

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?

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

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Pronouns she/her/hers

Contact's Title

Contact's Title HR Specialist

Contact's Email

Contact's Email [e-mail]

Contact's Phone

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Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 09/23/2024

Deadline for Internal Applicants

Deadline for Internal Applicants 10/07/2024

Deadline for External Applicants

Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required

Number of References Required 3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
  • Faculty
  • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
  • Research Foundation Employee
  • State Classified
  • State Professional
  • UB Foundation
  • TA/GA
  • Student
  • No Current Employment Affiliation
• * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
  • AcademicKeys.com
  • CareerExposure.com
  • CareerWomen.com
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • DiversitySearch.com
  • GoogleJobs.com
  • HERCjobs.org
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • IMDiversity.com
  • Indeed.com
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  • MBACareers.com
  • Conference
  • Personal Referral
  • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

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