TOIL Machine Shop Instructor

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Technology Office Innovation Lab (TOIL) seeks a machine shop instructor/lab assistant to train LL staff in basic tool processes alongside the TOIL manager. The role includes planning weekly sessions, maintaining a safe lab environment, and supporting lab operations and displays.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years as a machinist in prototyping/R&D, with experience teaching, supervising, and using AutoCAD/SolidWorks, PROTRAK, and modern cutting equipment.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years as an all-around, prototype or R&D machinist using the following: Milling machines, Lathes, Drill Press, Bandsaw, Waterjet, Basic sheet metal equipment.
• Machine shop safety protocols.
• Prior experience teaching and supervising.
• Experience with AutoCad and Solidworks.
• Experience with PROTRAK software.
• Capable of maintaining machine shop equipment.
• Identifying materials and supplies to be purchased.
• Willing to be involved with outreach programs.
• Experience with 3D printing and laser cutting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and supervision to LL staff on basic machine tool processes.
• Coordinate and schedule training sessions with staff on a weekly basis.
• Prepare sequential lessons in a curriculum format.
• Assist TOIL manager in general lab maintenance and upkeep tasks.
• Help keep lab art displays running and support other staff in the lab.

Skills

Teaching & supervision

Machine shop safety

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PROTRAK

3D printing

Laser cutting

Tools

Milling machines

Lathes

Drill Press

Bandsaw

Waterjet

Basic sheet metal equipment

Job description

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The Technology Office Innovation Lab (TOIL) is a rapid prototyping facility that provides LL technical staff members with access and training on equipment necessary for the development and experimentation of LINE and ACC programs using 3D printers, laser cutters and machine shop tools and equipment. The TOIL machine shop is in need of an instructor to provide training and supervision to LL staff technical members on basic machine tool processes.

The TOIL machine shop instructor/lab assistant will be working side by side with and assisting the TOIL manager in general lab maintenance and upkeep tasks. Assist manager in keeping lab art displays running, and assist with helping other staff members in the lab. The machine shop instructor will coordinate and schedule training sessions with staff members on a weekly basis while preparing sequential lessons in a curriculum format. The machine shop instructor will have a background as an all-around, prototype or R&D machinist and be capable of training staff members on milling machines, lathes, waterjets and basic sheet metal equipment while maintaining and promoting a safe work environment as directed by the LL EHS department.

Minimum Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have experience in the following areas:

• 10-15 years as an all-around, prototype or R&D machinist using the following:
  • Milling machines
  • Lathes
  • Drill Press
  • Bandsaw
  • Waterjet
  • Basic sheet metal equipment
• Machine shop safety protocols
• Prior experience teaching and supervising
• Experience with AutoCad and Solidworks
• Experience with PROTRAK software
• Capable of maintaining machine shop equipment
• Identifying materials and supplies to be purchased
• Willing to be involved with outreach programs
• Experience with 3D printing and laser cutting is a plus

Hiring Range: $112,600 - $151,900

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.