Purpose:

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining the machine shop that supports teaching and research of faculty members in the natural sciences.  In addition, the manager will occasionally provide instruction to undergraduates in the area of design and construction of scientific equipment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operate and maintain shop and machines used for construction, maintenance and repair of laboratory, lecture demonstration, and research equipment

Assist faculty and students with design of laboratory, lecture demonstration, and research equipment

Instruct students in basic design and construction principles

Establish and carry out safety and environmental health procedures for shop and other departmental spaces

Specific Responsibilities

A.  Operate and maintain shop and machines used for construction, maintenance and repair of laboratory, lecture demonstration, and research equipment

• 1.   Operate metalworking machine tools with CNC capabilities including 2-axis and 3-axis control for milling and lathe, EDM wire cutting and laser cutting systems, shaper and grinder, etc., to machine parts to specifications
• 2.   Assemble parts into completed units using jigs, fixtures, hand tools and power tools
• 3.   Build and/or modify cutting tools, attachments and accessories to be used with machines
• 4.   Work with CAD/CAM software to draw and design the fabricating parts
• 5.   Maintain and repair machines, tools, and other shop equipment
• 6.   Operate brazing, heat-treating, and welding equipment to cut, solder, and braze metals including aluminum, stainless steel, oxygen-free copper, and brass
• 7.   Maintain supplies and order construction materials
• 8.   Keep space orderly and ready for use

B.  Assist faculty and students with design of laboratory, lecture demonstration, and research equipment

• 1.   Work with faculty to meet design and manufacturing deadlines associated with sponsored research projects - ample notice of deadlines will be provided so workload can be well managed.
• 2.   Study sample parts, drawings and engineering information to determine methods and sequence of operations to fabricate apparatus.
• 3.   Translate rough sketches or oral instructions into designs for construction of apparatus.
• 4.   Work with faculty to simplify and improve designs for construction of apparatus.

C.  Instruct students in basic design and construction principles

• 1.   Discuss basic design principles with upper-division undergraduates enrolled in advanced laboratory courses
• 2.   Work with research students on design of parts and apparatuses
• 3.   Provide basic hands-on training of qualified students in the shop

D. Establish and carry out safety and environmental health procedures for shop and other departmental spaces 

• 1. Develop health and safety protocols for department
• 2. Instruct all users on appropriate use of equipment and monitor all shop activity
• 3. Oversee all facility-related projects and enter requests for facility maintenance
• 4. Provide access to space for maintenance or facilities upgrades, or for authorized professional work of specified colleagues
• 5. Work with Operations (especially Environmental Health and Safety) to conduct regular  safety inspections and take appropriate corrective action
• 6. Maintain inventory of chemicals/supplies and coordinate waste collection/disposal
• 7. Be familiar with emergency response procedures, conduct drills and inform users of protocol
• 8. Communicate any facilities-related information to users (e.g., power outages, damaged equipment)

IV.       Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years required and Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and/or education required.
• Must be able to handle, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and bend over for long periods of time while performing manual labor
• Must be able to frequently climb ladders and work in awkward positions
• Valid State of California driver’s license
• Demonstrated knowledge of machine theory and operation
• Able to accurately machine all common metals, composites and standard alloys
• Basic electronics experience preferred
• Able to monitor inventory, place orders and interact with vendors/technicians
• Able to maintain attention to detail
• Able to work independently, multi-task and exercise good judgment
• Able to interact successfully with faculty, staff and students
• Sound understanding of, and demonstrated experience implementing, safety principles and protocols
• Sound mechanical skills
• Woodworking experience
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and orderly work environment

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Santa Clara University affirms its' commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. All applicants desiring an accommodation should contact the Department of Human Resources, and 408-554-5750 and request to speak to Indu Ahluwalia by phone at 408-554-5750 or by email at iahluwalia@scu.edu.

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