Scientific Instrument Maker II (Salary)

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

Job Details

The Department of Physics plays a pivotal role in the advancing of knowledge, nurturing the next generation of physicists and making a lasting impact on the world of physics.

Job Posting Title

Scientific Instrument Maker II (Salary)

Hiring Department

Department of Physics

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date

Immediately

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Description Summary

To provide for highly skilled fabrication, assembly and repair of precise and complicated instruments and machines, usually for complex scientific research, engineering, or teaching projects, by the use of milling machines and related machines and tools. Responsible for the use of initiative and independent judgment in constructing instruments to precise standards from start to finish, from rough sketches or general verbal instructions. Lays out and plans complicated fabrication processes and implements designs. May assist student, researcher or supervisor in planning overall design, development and use.

Responsibilities

• Operates lathes and milling machines to create instruments from designs.
• Lays out and plans complicated fabrication processes and implements designs.
• Measure and assemble parts, attach electronic equipment to assure conformity to standards and designs
• May assist researchers in planning overall design, development, and use
• Use hand tools to file, chisel, deburr instruments.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and three years of as a machinist or instrument maker, beyond the apprentice level. Experience with the use of lathe, milling machines, shaper, planer, drill press, welding equipment, micrometers, and other precision measuring devices

Preferred Qualifications

More than the required qualifications. Proficient in operating computers (PC or Mac) including using Outlook, Excel and Access.

Salary Range

$52,000+ depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands

• Work in typical metal shop environment.
• Work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Personal protection equipment (furnished)
• Work around standard office conditions
• Work around hazardous materials
• May work in extreme temperatures.
• May work around chemical fumes.
• Exposure to a variety of experimental laboratory shop conditions

Physical Tasks

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Lifting and moving

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

Work Shift

4 - 10 hour days is an option. Hours: 6:00am - 4:30pm.

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.