Machining Lab Instructor & Training Lead

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Technology Office Innovation Lab (TOIL) seeks a machine shop instructor/lab assistant to train LL staff in basic tool processes alongside the TOIL manager. The role includes planning weekly sessions, maintaining a safe lab environment, and supporting lab operations and displays.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years as a machinist in prototyping/R&D, with experience teaching, supervising, and using AutoCAD/SolidWorks, PROTRAK, and modern cutting equipment.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years as an all-around, prototype or R&D machinist using the following: Milling machines, Lathes, Drill Press, Bandsaw, Waterjet, Basic sheet metal equipment.
• Machine shop safety protocols.
• Prior experience teaching and supervising.
• Experience with AutoCad and Solidworks.
• Experience with PROTRAK software.
• Capable of maintaining machine shop equipment.
• Identifying materials and supplies to be purchased.
• Willing to be involved with outreach programs.
• Experience with 3D printing and laser cutting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and supervision to LL staff on basic machine tool processes.
• Coordinate and schedule training sessions with staff on a weekly basis.
• Prepare sequential lessons in a curriculum format.
• Assist TOIL manager in general lab maintenance and upkeep tasks.
• Help keep lab art displays running and support other staff in the lab.

Skills

Teaching & supervision

Machine shop safety

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PROTRAK

3D printing

Laser cutting

Tools

Milling machines

Lathes

Drill Press

Bandsaw

Waterjet

Basic sheet metal equipment

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Technology Office Innovation Lab (TOIL) seeks a machine shop instructor/lab assistant to train LL staff in basic tool processes alongside the TOIL manager. The role includes planning weekly sessions, maintaining a safe lab environment, and supporting lab operations and displays.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years as a machinist in prototyping/R&D, with experience teaching, supervising, and using AutoCAD/SolidWorks, PROTRAK, and modern cutting equipment.