Precision Instrument Maker II

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Physics is seeking a Scientific Instrument Maker II to fabricate, assemble and repair precise instruments for advanced research and teaching. You will use milling machines and related tools to complete projects from rough sketches or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities include operating lathes, planning fabrication steps, and assisting researchers in overall design and use.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED plus three years as a machinist or instrument maker beyond apprentice level.
• Experience with precision measuring devices and machine tools (lathe, milling machines, shaper, planer, drill press, welding).
• Preferred: proficiency with Outlook, Excel and Access.

Responsibilities

• Operates lathes and milling machines to create instruments from designs.
• Lay out and plan fabrication processes and implement designs.
• Measure and assemble parts; attach electronics to conform to standards.
• Assist researchers in planning overall design, development and use.

Skills

machinist

instrument maker

Tools

lathe

milling machines

shaper

planer

drill press

welding equipment

micrometers

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Physics is seeking a Scientific Instrument Maker II to fabricate, assemble and repair precise instruments for advanced research and teaching. You will use milling machines and related tools to complete projects from rough sketches or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities include operating lathes, planning fabrication steps, and assisting researchers in overall design and use.