What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Lab Project Supervisor position at North Carolina A&T State University?
Classification Information
Position/Classification Title
Specialty Trades Tech
Classification Type
SHRA
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies:
N - Not Mandatory
Minimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- An associate’s degree or greater in machining, manufacturing, or a related field.
- 7 – 10 years of experience in a machine shop environment.
- 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
Required License or Certification
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The purpose of this position is to support the College of Engineering’s teaching and research functions by ensuring that shop equipment is in working order, maintaining the Machine Shop safety plans, entering work orders into the Office of Facilities’ work order system, interfacing with contractors for estimates and installations, and designing and building specialized equipment as needed for the labs.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
North Carolina A&T State University is a public, doctoral high research land-grant University that enrolls over 14,000 students. The University is a learner-centered community that develops and preserves intellectual capital through interdisciplinary learning, discovery, engagement, and operational excellence.
The College of Engineering, with over 2,500 students, has EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET-accredited program in Computer Science. On the Graduate level, the College has 8 Masters of Science Degree programs, and 5 Doctoral programs distributed across its seven departments. The five research cluster areas of the College of Engineering (COE) are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks; where the COE welcomes faculty dedicated to engaged teaching, innovative research, and who thrive in an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion within the student body, faculty, and staff. Additional information about the College can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.
Work Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Required Competency
Knowledge - Technical (Mechanical)
Duties
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining machining equipment: CNC machines, lathes, mills, grinders, digital readout system, fabrication, air compressors, welding and live tooling.
- Strong understanding of machining processes, materials, material treatments, and safety protocols.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM software specifically SolidWorks.
- Experience Generating tool paths both manually or using Computer-Aided Engineering tool (CAE)
- Experience reading, implementing, and validating Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, GD&T, to assure Design Intent, Design for manufacturing and assembly are maintained throughout the fabrication process.
- Knowledgeable with digital twins and AI protocols.
Required Competency
Supervision/Leadership
Duties
- Proven ability to supervise and motivate others and students.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges in the student production teams and quality.
- Ability to train and mentor staff and student works in machining techniques and safety standards.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with staff, students, vendors, and Faculty.
- Ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment for students, staff and faculty.
- Ability to adapt to changes in production schedules and priorities conducive to students.
- Willingness to work extended hours or shifts as necessary to student competition teams.
- Strong ability to work with faculty, staff, and students from wide range of prototype shop experience.
Required Competency
Compliance
Duties
- Thorough knowledge of student workplace safety regulations and practices.
- Commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.
- Skills necessary to judge safety & skill levels of shop users.
- Ability to guide, mentor, and judge shop users, providing constructive feedback in a timely manner.
Required Competency
Safety and Health Management
Duties
- Must routinely work to tolerances of 0.001 inch.
- Fabrication and repair work require the close fitting of parts.
- Must routinely calibrate tools and instruments to precise specifications, ensuring step-by-step calibration procedures are followed verbatim while adjusting instruments.
- A high degree of visual and mental attention must be exercised while fitting or fabricating parts.
- Ensures maintenance schedules are followed exactly.
- Ensure that all Fed/State Safety rules are followed at all times.
Required Competency
Problem Solving
Duties
- Discusses projects with students/operating personnel and determines necessary training/work activities to be performed.
- Applies traditional trade knowledge and skills to evaluate and solve problems involving machine modification/repairs, or fabrication of projects.
- Translates, modifies and expands (as needed) the designs of others to ensure efficiency and accuracy in the fabrication process into a finished product and/or prototype.
- Repair of devices/instrumentation for which schematic diagrams are incomplete or not available. Requires technician to use initiative in developing troubleshooting procedures and in completing repairs.
Required Competency
Client/Customer Service
Duties
- Provides quality technical support to graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, and staff in research and senior design project development and manufacturing.
- Interface with 100-200 students per semester from across multiple departments, t hus helping to solidify the fundamentals learned in the classroom.
- Maintains contact with equipment manufacturers/vendors via voice and or email systems to support ongoing projects and operations of the machine shop.
- Maintains excellent documentation and filing system of machine shop interactions.
- Actively fosters an excellent user experience in the Machine Shop and continuously improves the facility’s operations and functionality.
Position Information
Working Title
Machine Lab Project Supervisor
Competency Level
Advanced
Position Number
007716
Recruitment Range
$65,510 - $71,727
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division
College of Engineering
Organizational Location
College of Engineering
Organizational Unit
College of Engineering
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SHRA2912
Open Date
04/15/2025
Close Date
05/18/2025
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/37187
Salary : $65,510 - $71,727
