Machinist Supervisor

The University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

20d

About The Position

The School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) is seeking a Supervisor the AME Machine Shop. The AME Machine Shop provides technical support to instructional labs used for teaching, experimental research labs, capstone projects and student competition teams. The Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the tasks of the Machine Shop with the staff, and assists faculty members and students in the required fabrication and modifications of equipment and facilities. A successful candidate requires a balance of technical skills (working with machining equipment such as lathes, mills, saws, and welders) and social skills to develop an understanding of the needs of the faculty members and students, to create a welcoming and safe environment in the AME Machine Shop. Primary work hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, with occasional evening/weekend work required with advanced notice.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, Vo-Tech, or Trade School Certification, AND : 36 months experience in Engineering, Electronics or as a Machinist
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Strong initiative to solve problems
Strong math skills
Ability to read schematics and blueprints
Ability to work independently
Ability to use established safety practices to protect the health and safety of personnel and property
Ability to use hand tools, to include but not limited to wrenches, screwdrivers, DMM, O-scope, soldering, and hand drills
Ability to use larger machines, to include but not limited to table saw, band-saw, lathe, mill, drill press, grinder, belt sander, break, and shears
Ability to train, instruct, and assign work to employees
Communicates with users in a positive and helpful manner
Valid Oklahoma Driver's License to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date
Ability to engage in repetitive motion
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Manual dexterity
Uses computer and calculator
Exposure to a hazardous work environment
Supervise student group as needed

Responsibilities

Responsible for building or repairing precision tools and equipment using technical drawings and instructions.
Manages assigned technical projects, to include but not limited to planning, implementing and monitoring all technical activities and coordinating with the appropriate personnel.
Maintains shared database of trouble reports, vendors, orders placed, and invoices.
Maintains files, service log, instruction manuals, vendor catalogs, software licenses, and instrument/component data books.
Prepares billing for shop work performed.
Assists with organizing parts, supplies, and tools in the Electronic and Machine shops.
Supervises personnel and provides training as needed.
Assigns tasks, communicates with users, and provides timely estimates of time and cost for repairs.
Implements and monitors safety procedures including condition of equipment.
Procures consumable equipment components for the machinist shop.
Manages services for the Instrument and Electronic shop.
Procures test instrumentation for machinist shop and analytical instrumentation for the department.
Trouble shoots and repairs instrumentation using electronic test instruments and circuits involving transistors, diodes, RF, and other components.
Performs wiring, soldering and case panel construction.
Assists with machining and manufacturing as needed.
Help with maintenance of AME facilities, labs, and offices.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.