Research Machinist: CNC, CAD/CAM & Precision Parts

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Retirement contributions

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cornell University seeks three machinists to join the Clark Hall Machine Shop, supporting research programs on Cornell’s Ithaca campus. You will fabricate high-precision parts, program CNC tools, and assist researchers across campus with design and assembly of custom components.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of relevant experience, strong CAD/CAM skills, and a demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Trade, vocational or technical school and 4–6 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Experience safely, efficiently operating a wide range of professional machine tools (manual and CNC)
• Ability to read engineering drawings and follow critical procedures and instructions
• Basic computer proficiency; comfortable with common software applications

Responsibilities

• Fabricate high-precision components and repair parts using a wide variety of materials and machine shop equipment
• Use CAD/CAM systems, 3D models, and precision measurement equipment to develop components and assemblies
• Program and operate CNC machine tools
• Advise and support researchers, engineers, and staff in design, fabrication, assembly, and repair of equipment
• Assist with design of complex components and systems, evaluating materials, tooling, and methods
• Design and construct machine tool setups and tooling for research projects
• Collaborate with researchers to communicate effectively and provide responsive service
• Instruct staff and students in machining techniques and new technologies
• Adhere to safety procedures and handle hazardous materials with care
• Maintain required safety certifications (EH&S and OSHA)

Skills

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Reading engineering drawings

Safety compliance

Education

Trade, vocational, or technical school; 4–6 years of relevant experience

Tools

Conventional machine tools

CNC machine tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Cornell University seeks three machinists to join the Clark Hall Machine Shop, supporting research programs on Cornell’s Ithaca campus. You will fabricate high-precision parts, program CNC tools, and assist researchers across campus with design and assembly of custom components.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years of relevant experience, strong CAD/CAM skills, and a demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings.