Niar Lathe Machinist

Position Title NIAR Lathe Machinist Position Number NEW Position Status Full-Time Regular Work Hours

Typically 8am

• 5pm Monday

• Friday; occasional evenings and weekends may be required as needed. Work is performed onsite and in-person.

Location Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Description

University Overview

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world-this is the place where you belong.

Position Specific Responsibilities

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. Advanced Machining and Prototyping (AMP) is looking for an experienced CNC Machinist to work in the lab at our Park City, KS location.

Summary of Responsibilities

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

Commitment

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Requirements

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent by hire date

Preferred Education Minimum Experience

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.

Preferred 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

Licenses, Certificates and Registrations Sponsorship No, due to export control requirements, the University cannot sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position. User Export Compliance 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. Citizen". Additional Information Special Instructions

Department Information

Department 102177-Adv Machining & Prototyping

Salary Information

Pay Information Commensurate with experience Overtime Eligibility Yes Eligible for Shift Differential? Yes Benefits Eligible? Yes Benefit Information

Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings

• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions

• Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance

• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program

• Generous time off accruals

• Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 9 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.

• Additional holidays and/or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.

• Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Shared Leave Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart

You can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.

Requisition Details

Requisition Details

Posting Date 05/01/2024 Closing Date Proposed Start Date

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements

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.

Physical Weight Category Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects.

Additional Physical Demands

Physical Demands Atypical Physical Job Requirements