Instrument Maker - Physics

Instrument Maker

• Physics

Hiring Department: Physics

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1023225

Schedule: Monday

• Friday, 8:00am

• 4:00pm

Workplace Type: On-site

Posting Close Date: July 7, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.

By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience.

In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits

Description:

Support research and teaching staff utilizing the LAS Physical Sciences Machine Shop by building and maintaining precision experimental equipment and teaching aids.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Set up and operate the following machines: Lathes, Mills, Drill Press, Brake, Shear, Rollers, Notcher, 25Punch Press, Surface Grinder, Tool Grinder, Spot Welder, Heliarc Welder, Vertical and Horizontal Band Saw.

CNC (Computer Numeric Control) Machining required. Develop and maintain the tooling and accessories used on the previously mentioned machines.Use precision inspection and layout devices, Micrometers, Vernier calipers, Height Gages, Hardness Testers, Comparators, Leak Detectors, Dial Indicators and other devices.Build jigs and fixtures for machining, inspection, layout and assembly. Develop sheet metal blanks. Install equipment in laboratories.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1.High school diploma or equivalent

2.Any combination totaling four (4) years (48 months) from the categories below::

A. Successful completion of a machinist apprentice (or a closely related program) in an approved training program or in a training program established by an employer served by the State Universities Civil Service System.

B. Work experience comparable to that performed at the Senior Laboratory Mechanic level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility.

C. Coursework in welding, electrical, electronics, HVAC, industrial technology machining or manufacturing or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:

• 30 semester hours equal to one (1) year (12 months)
• 60 semester hours (or an Associate's degree) equals to two (2) years (24 months)

3.Five (5) years (60 months) of work experience in the design and construction of complex laboratory apparatus/precision instruments (such as, but not limited to scale models of machine tools, special machinery, progressive dies, jigs, and fixtures).

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