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NIAR CNC Machinist II

  • 496563
  • Aviation
  • Staff

Department: NIAR Advanced Machining and Prototyping Lab

Campus Location:

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Typically 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday; occasional evenings and weekends may be required as needed. Work is performed onsite 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 Details

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is a fast-growing area within WSU, known globally for our expertise in the most critical areas of aerospace research and development. The Advanced Machining and Prototyping Lab is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to work in our Park City, KS location.

Job Summary

Responsibilities includes 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

Job Duties

Responsibilities includes/but not limited to, set up and operation of various CNC machine tools and fabrication equipment to create, modify, or repair precision parts and tooling.
Monitors machine tools and conducts regular quality checks using calibrated measuring devices, performs preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is running properly and that the parts are being produced according to provided specifications.
Work closely with internal departments to troubleshoot and mitigate any and all problems.

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

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
Valid Driver’s License is required

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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