Department: NIAR Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Person”.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include set up and operation of various tools and equipment to create, modify, or repair precision parts. Monitors the machinery and conducts regular quality checks to ensure they are running properly and that the parts are being produced according to specifications.

Essential Functions

Machines and fabricates components by preparing and operating machines; works from complex drawings, prototype sketches, electronic files and/or verbal instructions. Responsible for production of high precision parts and performs complex setups required to produce parts Troubleshoots issues with equipment, new programs, and/or products; detects equipment malfunctions and maintains machinery to ensure functionality Provides training and oversight of new hires and students

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent by hire date

Three (3) years of experience as a CNC Machinist; Every 30 hours of related college coursework and/or technical training can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience using a Heidenhain control and Siemens control
Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates and maintains value-added time management skills.
Demonstrate good work ethics and lead by example.
Attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to read and follow technical drawings and diagrammed instructions
Ability to use precision tools to take accurate measurements
Attention to detail and self-motivated

Physical Requirements

Ability to position self for inspection, construction or maintenance of equipment and/or buildings including confined, elevated and loud noise spaces.

Ability to inspect work, materials, equipment, and/or supplies and identify any errors, needs, and/or determining factors.

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment.

Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation.

Ability to remain in a stationary position.

Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs.