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NIAR CNC Machinist II - ATLAS

NIAR Institute | Aviation, Staff

NIAR CNC Machinist II - ATLAS

  • 499550
  • Aviation
  • Staff

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; work is performed on-site and in person.

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 Story

Join the NIAR ATLAS team and play a key role in shaping precision manufacturing at Wichita State University. We’re looking for a skilled CNC Machinist who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems, and transforming detailed technical designs into exact, high‑quality components. If you thrive in an environment where craftsmanship, accuracy, and continuous improvement are valued, this full-time, on-site role offers the opportunity to grow your expertise while contributing to innovative research and production.

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.

Required License/Certifications/Training:

Ability to become certified to operate forklifts, respirator use, and crane operation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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

Additional Information:

Join the NIAR ATLAS team and play a key role in shaping precision manufacturing at Wichita State University. We’re looking for a skilled CNC Machinist who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems, and transforming detailed technical designs into exact, high‑quality components. If you thrive in an environment where craftsmanship, accuracy, and continuous improvement are valued, this full-time, on-site role offers the opportunity to grow your expertise while contributing to innovative research and production.

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.

 

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