Machine Shop Supervisor - Engineering

University of Mississippi•Carrier Hall, MS

9d•$75,546 - $113,318•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor for the Mechanical Engineering Department. This role provides essential services to the department, the School of Engineering, and the University. The incumbent will be responsible for machining, designing, building, and repairing various equipment for instruction and research purposes. Additionally, this position involves supervising work in the shop and laboratory, and maintaining all shop and lab equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Required)
6 Years of relevant experience (Required)

Responsibilities

Machines parts for the Mechanical Engineering Department and the School of Engineering as per schedule, incorporating design changes and modifications as needed.
Interacts effectively with and supervises the work of students and faculty in the shop, particularly with respect to safety.
Maintains appropriate inventory of departmental equipment, tools, and supplies.
Sets-up and maintains undergraduate laboratory equipment and exercises.
Operates machine shop equipment including manual lathes, milling machines, grinders, cutters, sheet metal equipment, drill presses, welders, soldering irons, saws, and wood-working equipment, operates CNC machines, and uses CAD/CAM tools.
Interacts effectively with students and faculty in order to plan, schedule, and deliver work requiring the use of machine shop equipment.
Works from verbal or written instructions, plans, drawings, and specifications of various details to determine materials to be used.
Inspects and tests completed work for accuracy and performance as specified in instructions.
Constructs and maintains equipment for lab experiments and research.
Assembles and repairs new equipment and furniture.
Monitors use of machine shop facilities by students and faculty.
Supervises safety in machine shop and laboratories.
Maintains departmental inventory and orders machine shop materials and supplies.
Designs equipment as required.
Modifies equipment for research.
Deliver instructional lectures on problem-solving methodologies, machinery, and equipment to diverse audiences, including students, prospective students and various other audiences.
Mentor and advise student groups, providing guidance to support academic achievement and professional growth.
Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.