Precision Trades Technician – Physics Lab Equipment

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

NC State University’s Physics and Astronomy Department in Raleigh, NC seeks a Specialty Trades Technician to design, repair, and maintain precision instruments and specialized equipment. You will work with scientists, engineers and staff to develop apparatus meeting exact requirements.

The role requires operating metalworking and woodworking machinery, reading blueprints, and adhering to safety plans. A valid NC driver’s license is required; minimum high school diploma and two years related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks.
• Strong communication skills; customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Design, repair, and maintain precision instruments and equipment.
• Inspect, disassemble, repair and fine-tune components to restore accuracy.
• Operate lathe, milling machines, grinders, and basic hand tools; read blueprints.
• Adhere to shop safety plans and lifting up to 60 pounds as needed.

Skills

Two years related experience

Coordination and prioritization

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC Haas lathes

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

NC State University’s Physics and Astronomy Department in Raleigh, NC seeks a Specialty Trades Technician to design, repair, and maintain precision instruments and specialized equipment. You will work with scientists, engineers and staff to develop apparatus meeting exact requirements.

The role requires operating metalworking and woodworking machinery, reading blueprints, and adhering to safety plans. A valid NC driver’s license is required; minimum high school diploma and two years related