Instrument Model Maker IV

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester invites applications for a highly skilled CNC Machinist to support the Laboratory for Laser Energetics. You will fabricate, modify, assemble, and repair precision components for OMEGA laser systems and related research hardware, operating CNC and conventional machines with strict tolerances.

You will collaborate with engineers and designers, interpreting complex drawings and CAD models, and applying CAM software (Mastercam/NX CAM) in a cleanroom and vacuum-compatible

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4 year apprenticeship program.
• 7 years of practical experience in tool making.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Laboratory for Laser Energetics Mechanical Engineering Group through fabrication, modification, assembly, and repair of complex precision mechanical components and systems.
• Performs highly skilled machining and instrument-making work supporting the OMEGA and OMEGA EP laser systems and other LLE research programs.
• Works with first-of-a-kind hardware requiring close tolerances, high stability, and compatibility with cleanroom and vacuum environments.
• Machining and fabrication operations to produce precision instruments, prototypes, fixtures, diagnostic components, and other research hardware.
• Interprets complex drawings, CAD models, specifications, and sketches; determines machining methods, tooling, setups, sequences, and inspection techniques.
• Programs, sets up, and operates CNC and conventional machine tools to manufacture components with close tolerances and complex geometries.
• Collaborates with engineers and designers to resolve manufacturability issues and support prototype development.

Skills

CNC machining

Mastercam

NX CAM

GD&T

Metrology

Prototype fabrication

Collaboration with engineers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

4 year apprenticeship program

7 years of practical experience in tool making

Tools

Siemens NX

NX CAM

CAM software

Vacuum/cleanroom equipment

Job description

Job Location

250 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 250548 LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 110 H Compensation Range: $29.33 - $41.06. The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Laboratory for Laser Energetics Mechanical Engineering Group through the fabrication, modification, assembly, and repair of complex precision mechanical components and systems.
• Performs highly skilled machining and instrument-making work supporting the OMEGA and OMEGA EP laser systems and other LLE research programs.
• Works with a wide variety of first-of-a-kind hardware requiring close tolerances, high stability, and compatibility with cleanroom and vacuum environments.

Essential Functions

• Performs specialized precision machining, fabrication, modification, and repair of complex mechanical components and assemblies supporting LLE research systems and experimental programs.
• Plans and performs machining and fabrication operations required to produce precision instruments, prototypes, fixtures, diagnostic components, and other first-of-a-kind research hardware.
• Interprets complex engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and sketches; determines appropriate machining methods, tooling, setups, sequences, and inspection techniques necessary to meet design requirements.
• Programs, sets up, and operates CNC and conventional machine tools to manufacture components requiring close tolerances, complex geometries, and specialized materials.
• Collaborates with engineers, scientists, designers, and other technical staff to resolve manufacturability issues, support prototype development, and provide fabrication input during the design and development process.

Minimum education & experience

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of 4 year apprenticeship program and 7 years of practical experience in tool making and instrument and model making required. OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Advanced proficiency in CNC machining and programming using Mastercam or comparable CAM software strongly preferred.
• Advanced ability to set up and operate CNC and conventional machine tools, including vertical machining centers, mills, lathes, and related precision equipment strongly preferred.
• Advanced ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD models, specifications, and technical documentation strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to machine complex, close-tolerance components using a variety of metals, plastics, and other engineering materials strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently determine machining methods, tooling, setups, and sequences for prototype and low-volume precision components strongly preferred.
• Ability to use precision inspection and metrology equipment to verify dimensional requirements strongly preferred.
• Experience fabricating components for vacuum, cleanroom, optical, laser, scientific, or other high-precision research applications preferred.
• Experience working directly with engineers and designers during prototype development preferred.Experience with Siemens NX and/or NX CAM preferred.

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