Experimental Machinist

Position:	Experimental Machinist
Date:	05/06
Position Code:	6220
EEO Code:	551

Job Summary
Fabricates sophisticated prototype instruments and devices for research which require unusual care and ingenuity of construction for their proper functioning.

Major Duties

All duties outlined for Senior Machinist but with contribution of significant design ingenuity and engineering know-how for a full range of precision machining problems.
Is able to produce a working prototype from verbal instructions.
Supervises shop in supervisor's absence.
Works with engine lathes (up to 36"), vertical and horizontal head milling machines, drill presses, radial drill, comparator, hardness tester, band saws, table saw, bench grinders, brazing, soldering and plastic welding equipment, shears, brakes, presses and rolls, heat treating furnace, tool post grinder, and full range of hand and portable tools.
Performs such other duties as the supervisor may deem necessary.

Desired Education/Experience for Hiring
Technical high school or vocational school plus equivalent apprenticeship or service school; 12 years in versatile tool and die or job shop on all machines, including minimum of 3 years as a Senior Machinist at WHOI. Advanced knowledge and use of computer drafting and CAD/CAM program, as well as DFX conversion programs. Must be proficient in the advanced operation of 3-axis CNC milling machines and CNC lathes with tool changer; must have basic understanding of the operation of abrasive waterjet cutting machines and rapid prototyping machines.

Last updated: February 25, 2013

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