Machining Trades III — Lead Engineering Lab Shop

Colorado School of Mines; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional growth

Job summary

Colorado School of Mines is seeking an experienced Machining Trades III to lead machine shop operations and support cutting-edge research. The role collaborates with faculty, graduate students, and engineering teams to fabricate specialized equipment and enable world‑class teaching and discovery.

You will mentor student employees, manage safety practices, and oversee repairs and equipment upgrades in a dynamic, on-campus environment in Golden, Colorado.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned.
• Experience must be clearly documented in the "Work History" section of your application; "See Resume" will not be accepted.
• A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience equal to five (5) years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and coordinate repairs for machine shop and research laboratory equipment.
• Provide technical expertise in the design, fabrication, and use of laboratory equipment and experimental systems.
• Coordinate facility modifications and equipment installations with campus partners.
• Hire, train, mentor, and oversee student employees supporting shop and laboratory operations.
• Design and fabricate experimental apparatus and specialized research equipment.
• Translate ideas into practical engineering solutions and recommend equipment purchases.

Skills

Machining

Welding

Maintenance

Reading drawings

Shop safety

Education

Related education or apprenticeship

Job description

Colorado School of Mines is seeking an experienced Machining Trades III to lead machine shop operations and support cutting-edge research. The role collaborates with faculty, graduate students, and engineering teams to fabricate specialized equipment and enable world‑class teaching and discovery.

You will mentor student employees, manage safety practices, and oversee repairs and equipment upgrades in a dynamic, on-campus environment in Golden, Colorado.