Auburn University-posted 4 months ago
$41,230 - $114,160/Yr
Part-time • Entry Level
Auburn, AL
Educational Services

Auburn University is seeking experienced machinists at all levels who are nationally certified as a machinist with additional specialties in teaching/instruction, Occupational Safety, Mechatronics and Industry 4.0/5.0/6.0 technologies. This position integrates teaching, occupational safety, mechanical design, technical drawings, manual skills, mathematics, and computer programming to produce high-quality components in limited production runs, advanced prototypes, qualified technicians and professional engineering candidates.

  • Enforce OSHA machining safety standards, including SDS, LOTO, and electrical safety.
  • Serve as a Safety Officer and member of the ICAMS Safety Council.
  • Supervise and instruct students and junior machinists in safe shop practices.
  • Teach NIMS Level 1-4 machining skills to university students and industry professionals.
  • Lead workshops on CAD/CAM, metrology, reverse engineering, advanced machining and Industry 4.0/5.0.
  • Lead teams on industry field trips and host/lead workshops for both industry and academia.
  • Work with students, faculty and industry to develop unique prototypes and limited production runs.
  • Operate manual and CNC machines (milling, turning, drilling, grinding, EDM, Swiss, 5-axis milling, complex lathes with live tooling and state of the art 5 axis waterjet).
  • Set up and troubleshoot CNC programs using G-code; adjust tool and part offsets. Troubleshoot equipment.
  • Perform all levels of classic manual machining and metrology using calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, and microscopes. Perform all levels of maintenance on all the machines and equipment in the facility.
  • Create and interpret detailed engineering drawings, including GD&T standards.
  • Documented training in GD&T standards.
  • Use CAD/CAM software (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, MasterCAM, AutoCAD PowerMill) for design and manufacturing programs.
  • Program and operate coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and 3D scanners.
  • Review and correct engineering drawings for manufacturability.
  • Troubleshoot machining and programming issues across various platforms.
  • Certify GD&T drawings and ensure surface finish quality using precision instruments.
  • Associate's degree in Advanced Manufacturing, Machining, or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining.
  • Excellent demonstrated proficiency in manual and CNC machining.
  • Experience with CAD/CAM software and metrology tools.
  • Strong understanding of safety regulations and instructional capabilities.
  • Experienced, documented instructor preferred.
  • Ability to lead, teach, and collaborate in a dynamic academic-industrial environment.
  • NIMS Certification in Diemaking I
  • NIMS Certification in Moldmaking Level I
  • NIMS I 4.0 Smart Maintenance Specialist
  • NIMS I 4.0 Smart Production Specialist
  • NIMS Certification in Diemaking Level II
  • NIMS Certification in Moldmaking Level II
  • I 4.0 Smart Systems Integration Specialist
  • I 4.0 Smart Process Specialist
  • Basic Swiss Machine Operator
  • NIMS Certification in Diemaking Level III
  • NIMS Certification in Moldmaking Level III
  • GD&T Senior Level Exam
  • Generous benefits
  • Educational opportunities
  • Culture of support and work/life balance
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