Research Specialist 1 or 2 (Machinist)
Louisiana State University
•Onsite
About The Position
The Department of Physics and Astronomy machine shop has an opening for a research specialists 1 or 2 (Machinist) to assist with the design and fabrication of instrumentation for experimental research. Equipment includes various manual lathes, milling machines and CNC equipment; HAAS VF-2 CNC milling machine, HAAS TM OP milling machine, HAAS TL-1 CNC Lathe, and OMAX waterjet.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field or 4 years teaching/research/professional/administrative officer level experience.
- Research Specialist 1: 1 year related experience.
- Research Specialist 2: 3 years of related experience.
- Critical Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Detail-Oriented
- Following Protocols
- Functional Expertise
- Materials Handling
- Safe Work Practices
- Troubleshooting
- Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- Strong manual experience on Lathes and Mills
- CNC experience (HAAS Mill)
- Familiar with GibbsCam programming software
- Tungsten Inert Gas welding skills with stainless and aluminum.
Responsibilities
- Set up machines and/or create fixtures for holding and clamping work pieces using appropriate tooling, tool holders, and cutting tool sharpening.
- Utilize welding, threading, turning operations, boring, and shaping of exotic parts on various machines.
- Calculate dimensional aspects of Sharp-V, American Standard, Unified, Acme and Square threads.
- Compute and perform close tolerance fits and machine exotic metals including ferrous, non-ferrous metals, elemental metals and plastics (e.g. Teflon, pvc. pmma, delrin).
- Programming of CNC machines using Virtual Gibbs, HAAS milling machine setup and operation.
- Utilize computer skills including desktop PC operation (e.g., e-mail, downloading files, etc.).
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described above.
- Manages setting up machines and/or create fixtures for holding and clamping work pieces using appropriate tooling, tool holders, and cutting tool sharpening.
- Responsible for producing complex prototype parts to high tolerance design specifications.
- Will be assigned to manage individual faculty projects.
Benefits
- health, life, dental, and vision insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement options
- various leave options
- paid holidays
- wellness benefits
- tuition exemption for qualified positions
- training and development opportunities
- employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
