Tool and Die Maker

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Tool and Die Maker, where your skills in machining and creativity will be valued. In this role, you will fabricate unique parts and support research initiatives, working closely with faculty and students. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, utilize advanced CAM and CAD software, and contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. This position offers a chance to be part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and research, making a significant impact on the academic experience.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operating and maintaining machine shop equipment.
• Ability to use CNC programming software and setup.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate custom parts and modify apparatus for research use.
• Assemble and repair metal parts using mechanical equipment.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining metals and plastics

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

5+ years of experience in machining

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

CAM software

CAD software

CNC milling machines

Lathes

Surface grinders

Job description

Job Description

Description

Temple University's College of Science & Technology is searching for Tool and Die Maker.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

The Temple University College of Science and Technology is seeking a full-time skilled machinist for its College Research and Technical Support Facility located on Temple's Main Campus. The Shop fabricates 'one of a kind' custom parts and modifies existing apparatus for research and instructional use within the College. The successful candidate should be able to interpret, set up, fabricate, and maintain tolerances as defined by drawings and sketches provided by the Shop designer. The person should be capable of suggesting fabrication techniques, including material choices, most appropriate to design criteria required by research faculty and graduate students. The successful candidate is expected to manage and lead the work of others.

• The Tool & Die Maker/Machinist position will serve the CST research needs to assemble and machine components after consultation with faculty members based on agreed-upon technical drawings, including the ordering of raw materials.
• The machinist will assemble, repair, and fabricate metal parts by operating mechanical equipment.
• Ability and knowledge to use CAM software to program equipment.
• Uses blueprints and design sketches to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product.
• The incumbent should be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures and capable of suggesting fabrication techniques most appropriate to design criteria required by research, faculty, graduate students, and staff. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• Ability to work independently and effectively is essential.
• The machinist is required to have a certain degree of creativity and latitude. Perform other duties as assigned.
• Master CAM experience preferred.
• Experience with Ferrous, Non-Ferrous metals and plastics.
• Experience with basic CAD software and machine language (Master CAM experience preferred) maintaining assorted mills, lathes, surface grinders, and sheet metal fabrication machines.
• Direct discussion of needs for CST research programs with CST faculty members.
• Communication and training of graduate students and postdocs.
• Ordering of raw materials and tools.
• Prototyping design and fabrication of unique parts.
• Experience with operation of both CNC milling machines, toolroom lathes, and shop equipment.
• Machining and assembling of components according to agreed-upon specifications.
• Assembly of components in CST research labs.
• Estimate of project material cost and labor charged to research accounts in discussion with principal investigators.
• Logging of research accounts for specific machining and assembly requests.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Email and Microsoft Excel) preferred.

Required Education & Experience:

At least five years of experience in operating and maintaining standard machine shop equipment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with CNC programming software and setup.
• Ability to follow safe operating practices, safety procedures, and relevant hazardous waste/environmental protection policies always.
• Good communication skills to teach basics of shop fabrication to graduate students working in the adjoining Student Shop.
• Ability to plan, set up, and operate typical machine shop tools, producing parts to tolerances and specifications.
• Effectively use typical machinist's hand-tools and all equipment.
• Experience machining metals and plastics.
• Ability to operate and maintain assorted milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, and sheet metal fabrication machines.

Preferred:

Experience with TIG welding of stainless steel for high vacuum and MIG welding of structural aluminum.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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