Machine Shop Manager, Department Of Engineering

Statement of Job:

The University of Southern Maine is seeking applicants for a Machine Shop Manager.

The Machine Shop Manager responsible for the effective, safe, and efficient operation of the Department of Engineering's Laboratories, Woodworking Shop, Metal Working Shop, and related facilities. The Machine Shop Manager supports faculty and students in the teaching, research, and service missions of the Department; and is responsible for daily operations of the laboratories; maintenance of sufficient supplies; and ensuring that equipment is safe, operable, and properly maintained.

The Manager designs and fabricates components and devices used for teaching and research. The Manager oversees the utilization of laboratory equipment and facilities when such are not supervised by responsible faculty or other staff. While overseeing equipment and facilities, the Machine Shop Manager is responsible for ensuring that equipment and facilities are used safely and effectively by properly trained individuals.

The University of Southern Maine's Department of Engineering provides a solid and complete engineering education built upon the foundation of mathematics, science, and liberal arts. Undergraduate programs are broadly based, with opportunities to specialize.

Modern engineering computational and design software usage is integrated throughout the curriculum. We also offer cutting-edge technical electives allowing our students to specialize in emerging engineering content areas.

This is a full-time position with a starting annual salary of $50,470. This position will be based primarily in the John Mitchell Center on our Gorham Campus.

This position is Monday - Friday and may include evening and weekend hours as necessary. The University of Maine System provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes holidays, vacation, and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. Visit our Benefits site or click on our Benefits Information Summary to learn more.

The University of Southern Maine is located in Portland Maine's metro area that is home to over half a million people with a lively, livable community, nationally known for its arts and culture, outdoor recreation, beautiful beaches, and amazing food. Most recently, US News and World Report listed Portland, Maine one of the best US cities to live.

The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine's DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We live our Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day.

We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our core values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent training/certification in a technical field.

• Technically competent and current with a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Able to visualize technical solutions to problems and create devices to accomplish specific functions.

• Safety oriented, technically literate, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, willingness to learn, interested in furthering the objectives of the organization.

Other Information:

To apply materials must be submitted via "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of the job posting or at USM Jobs.

You will create an applicant profile and complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

All application materials must be received by August 4, 2024.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5748 Boudreau Hall, Room 101, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Work Year Calendar:

Fiscal Year (12 Months)

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, CV/Resume