Location: Atlanta,GA, USA
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Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Department Information The Woodruff School graduates high caliber mechanical engineers for a demanding profession. Mechanical engineers are the foundation of todays technological world. To do so, we provide enhanced facilities and laboratories to create the best learning environment and we attract outstanding faculty and students. In this period of rapid technological change, the Woodruff School produces mechanical engineers who are vital to our future.
With approximately 3,000 students, 100 faculty members, and 80 staff members, the Woodruff School is one of the largest mechanical engineering programs in the country. We are consistently ranked as one of the top 10 mechanical engineering programs in the U.S. at both the graduate and undergraduate levels and continuously innovate to keep our school at the forefront of engineering education. Our size and resources allow us to offer a diversity of educational and research opportunities that enable us to produce highly sought after engineering professionals.
Job SummaryPerform and oversee modification, maintenance and repair of instrumentation and related equipment used in laboratory operations. Inspect finished products. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: shop supervisors and co-workers, student assistants. This position typically will advise and counsel: student assistants and lower level Instrument Makers. This position will supervise: NA.
ResponsibilitiesJob Duty 1 - Operate and maintain machinery (e.g., milling machines, computer controlled mills and lathes, shears and press brakes). Job Duty 2 - Modify, repair and rebuild laboratory equipment in accordance with design specifications. Job Duty 3 - Fabricate and assemble equipment. Job Duty 4 - Instruct students in safe operation of shop equipment. Job Duty 5 - Provide guidance to lower level Instrument Makers. Job Duty 6 - Confer with shop customers (faculty, students, etc.) regarding work requirements. Job Duty 7 - Provide input to design of equipment. Job Duty 8 - Assist supervisor in shop operation (oversight, work order generation, etc.) during absences or times of high volume production. Job Duty 9 - Perform other duties as assigned
Required QualificationsEducational Requirements Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Other Required Qualifications Work requires following basic safety precautions. Requires lifting objects up to 25 lbs. and standing for extended periods of time. Required Experience Ten years of job related experience
Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesSKILLS This job requires advanced level skills in: fabrication techniques, use of shop math, reading prints, drawings; sheet metal work; equipment repair; materials and components identification and selection; welding and soldering; use of machine tools and hand/power tools. Skills in work guidance and communication are required.
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Other InformationSalary range: $27.32 - $37.25 / hourly
Location: Onsite (Atlanta, GA)
Job grade: C9
This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have financial responsibilities. No, this position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Cd). This position will not travel This position does not require security clearance.
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