Machinist

Lubbock

41111BR

Chemistry

Position Description

Responsible for operating machine tools such as mill and lathe to produce precision metal parts. Assembles, repairs, and fabricates parts into sub-units or complete units. Uses blueprints, design sketches, and CNC coding to ensure the proper dimensions and tolerance levels of the finished product.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Advise and consult with faculty and research personnel regarding machining needs, as well as identify the type of device or equipment needed to accomplish research goal; design to accomplish desired result.
• Design and fabricate parts for tools, maintenance, lab equipment, and a variety of other apparatus requiring skilled machining; utilize precision measuring instruments to acquire close tolerance cuts and shapes. Draws plans, measurements and specifications; constructs and tests devices/equipment/instruments for effectiveness.
• Operate and program a large variety of machining equipment and tools including lathe, drill press, 3 axis and 5 axis CNC milling machines, as well as all typical accessories and machine shop support equipment; work with various metals, plastics, glass or ceramics to construct equipment or instrumentation per client request. Observe and enforce all safety requirements related to equipment operation. Perform 3D modeling and CNC programming of mill and lathe with Autodesk Fusion360 and/or MasterCAM and SolidWorks.
• Repair machine parts or castings; build up shafts, gears or other machine parts to desired dimensions or shape; perform heating, cutting or burning operations. Overhaul pumps and motor bearing replacements.
• Organize and perform preventative and daily maintenance on tools and machines including lubrication, cleaning and replacement of parts, sharpen cutting tools; clean work areas. Clean, maintain, safely operate and properly store all tools and equipment.
• May perform or assist in the preparation of cost estimates, material orders, reports and maintenance records.
• Maintain and update machine documentation, including maintenance logs, repair records, and equipment manuals.
• Willingness to stay updated with the latest advancements and technologies in CNC and Additive Manufacturing technology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Completion of high school or the equivalent. Four to six years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints, plans, drawings, and wiring diagrams.
• Skill in maintenance and use of tools, equipment and materials of applicable trade.*
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

19.21

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

8am-5pm

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Operatives

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.