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Job Overview
The Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences experience is marked by intellectual vitality, a global outlook, and dedication to service. In the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, the Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences strives to provide its students with a multifaceted liberal arts education—an education of the whole person. Our exceptional students and world-class faculty are the heart and soul of the university.
The Experimental Machinist (EM) maintains and operates the Physics machine shop at Georgetown University and provides technical support for research and teaching to the department of Physics, as well as to other science departments. Tasks include machining and testing components of scientific equipment and collaborating with students and faculty on research and teaching. The individual must be able to work with faculty, professional research staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students to ascertain and help define their specific needs and then propose ways to fabricate parts and components to satisfy those needs in a timely and economical manner. The EM must maintain high quality and safety standards for their work, keep accurate records, and maintain the supplies and equipment in the shop. The individual will:
Have the capability to perform machining to extremely close tolerances using lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and other shop equipment
Assist with setting up and performing experiments for research
Meet and spend time with researchers to understand their needs and help define requirements
Consult with researchers throughout the design and fabrication process to ensure their requirements are being met
Assist with instructional equipment and facilities
Assist with the testing, integration and maintenance of electrical and mechanical assemblies in the instructional labs and in the research labs, including power supplies, computer and electronic components, vacuum pumps, including new and aged equipment
Be responsible for cleaning and maintenance of the machine shop to ensure good housekeeping practices and a safe working environment
Work Interactions
The department depends on the Experimental Machinist to administer and maintain the machine shop and provide technical support for the department research and teaching missions. The EM should efficiently and effectively provide design and machining services to meet the needs of the Physics department and the Physics laboratories, as well as of other science research laboratories (Chemistry, Biology, Psychology). The candidate will also liaise with the cleanroom technical manager to maintain new, refurbished, and used equipment (e.g. pumps, thin film deposition or etching tools). The EM refurbishes and improves the physical infrastructure of the department (offices, classrooms and laboratories) to meet the changing needs of teaching and research.
Requirements and Qualifications
Use lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and other shop equipment with no need of supervision
High school diploma or GED and 5+ years of related work experience
Comprehensive knowledge of machine shop practices (shop safety, feeds and speeds, set-up, etc.)
Comprehensive understanding of sophisticated fabrication and assembly techniques
Expertise in material selections used for custom machined parts
Superior interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a broad array of people
Proficiency with design software, such as: SolidWorks, Mastercam, or Autocad, as well as software for data acquisition and instrument control such as LabVIEW are desirable qualifications. Knowledge of programming and operation of CNC Mills, Lathes, Water Jets, and other shop tools are also desirable for possible future upgrades of the machine shop tools
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related work experience
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Cover letter and resume required for consideration.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$18.28 - $27.33
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
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