Machinist II

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical insurance

Defined benefit retirement plan

Flexible spending account options

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Free training through LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Texas A&M Engineering is looking for a Machinist II to fabricate, maintain, and repair metal parts and tools under supervision. The ideal candidate will have five years of experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include manufacturing components and providing support to labs and faculty.

This position offers competitive medical benefits, retirement plans, generous paid time off, and tuition assistance for further academic pursuits.

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, maintains, and repairs metal parts and tools.
• Manufactures parts to required tolerances.
• Assists faculty in tasks and projects.
• Provides support to laboratories.

Skills

Multitasking

Ability to read engineering drawings

Mathematical computations

Knowledge of word processing

Knowledge of spreadsheet applications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training program (helpful)

Job description

Job Title

Machinist II

Agency

Texas A&M Engineering Department

Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, maintains, and repairs metal parts, tools, and equipment under general supervision.
• Performs semi-complex mechanical jobs, manufacturing parts from steel, aluminum, or other materials to required tolerances.
• Manufactures components such as gears, threads, shafts, adaptors, jigs, and fixtures to very close tolerances.
• Assists faculty and students in tasks and experiments, and assists faculty with research projects.
• Fits, assembles, and orders parts for the machine shop.
• Provides support to laboratories and performs necessary maintenance on lab equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related experience.

Helpful

• Graduates of a vocational training program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and sketches.

Benefits

• Competitive medical insurance benefits via Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and prescription coverage by Express Scripts.
• Options for vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with an 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: Tax-Deferred Account 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance and educational release time for further academic pursuits.
• Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs for health and fitness.
• Wellness release time to promote work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability

Our employer is an Equal Opportunity, Veterans, and Disability hiring organization.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Employees must complete the federal I-9 form and present original documents within the first three days of employment.