Senior Instrument Maker

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Instrument Maker to perform modifications, maintenance and repair of instrumentation and related equipment used in laboratory operations. You will interact with shop supervisors, students and faculty to understand work requirements and will instruct students in safe operation of shop equipment while fabricating and assembling equipment.

This hands-on role requires journey-level skills in fabrication, reading drawings, welding

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma/Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Requires lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for extended periods
• Seven to eight years of job related experience

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery (e.g., milling machines, computer controlled mills and lathes, shears and press brakes)
• Modify, repair and rebuild laboratory equipment in accordance with design specifications
• Fabricate and assemble equipment
• Instruct students in safe operation of shop equipment
• Provide guidance to lower level Instrument Makers
• Confer with shop customers (faculty, students, etc.) regarding work requirements
• Provide input to design of equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta is seeking an experienced Instrument Maker to perform modifications, maintenance and repair of instrumentation and related equipment used in laboratory operations. You will interact with shop supervisors, students and faculty to understand work requirements and will instruct students in safe operation of shop equipment while fabricating and assembling equipment.

This hands-on role requires journey-level skills in fabrication, reading drawings, welding