Machine Shop Supervisor: Precision CNC & Telescope Hardware

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Machine Shop Supervisor for the McDonald Observatory to oversee the engineering shop, scheduling, and daily operations on campus. You will coordinate tools, materials, and project progress while ensuring safety and quality in fabricating precision parts.

Qualifications include 10+ years in precision machining with 2+ years in supervision, CNC programming (G-code), MasterCAM, and CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Inventor.

Qualifications

• Technical or Vocational School training is required.
• 10+ years of precision machining and related maintenance experience.
• 2+ years supervisory experience and scheduling responsibilities.
• 3+ years operating manual machine tools (mills, lathes, grinders, drills).
• 3+ years maintaining and repairing machine shop equipment and tooling.
• Familiarity with CNC programming and G-code; MasterCAM experience.
• SolidWorks and/or Inventor CAD knowledge.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and verify tight tolerances.
• Strong documentation, tracking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the engineering machine shop.
• Coordinate parts, tools, materials; provide cost estimates for projects.
• Operate machine tools as needed and maintain drawing files.
• Coordinate tool repair and preventive maintenance.
• Assist with dome and telescope equipment maintenance and department facilities.

Skills

Precision machining

Supervisory experience

Manual machine tools

CNC programming

MasterCAM

SolidWorks / Inventor

Precision measuring tools

Documentation & records

Communication skills

Education

Technical or Vocational School

Tools

MasterCAM

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Machine Shop Supervisor for the McDonald Observatory to oversee the engineering shop, scheduling, and daily operations on campus. You will coordinate tools, materials, and project progress while ensuring safety and quality in fabricating precision parts.

Qualifications include 10+ years in precision machining with 2+ years in supervision, CNC programming (G-code), MasterCAM, and CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Inventor.