Space Institute Machining & Fabrication Technician

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas A&M University Space Institute seeks a Machine Shop Tech to support daily shop operations and fabricate parts for institute programs. The role requires hands-on machining, equipment operation, and safety training for tenants and staff.

The Laboratory Coordinator will manage workflows, schedule equipment usage, and assist with procurement while ensuring compliant and efficient shop performance in a growing facility in Houston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Machining, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Four (4+) years of experience in machining, fabrication, or technical laboratory/shop environments.

Responsibilities

• Assists daily operation of the machine shop.
• Operates CNC mills, lathes, welding tools, and related systems.
• Supports fabrication of parts, prototypes, and custom components for tenants and Institute programs.
• Tracks labor, materials, equipment utilization, and fabrication activities for planning and documentation.
• Performs routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of equipment.

Skills

Machining operations

CNC machining

Manual machining

Shop safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Texas A&M University Space Institute seeks a Machine Shop Tech to support daily shop operations and fabricate parts for institute programs. The role requires hands-on machining, equipment operation, and safety training for tenants and staff.

The Laboratory Coordinator will manage workflows, schedule equipment usage, and assist with procurement while ensuring compliant and efficient shop performance in a growing facility in Houston.