What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reactor Machinist I position at University of Missouri-Columbia?
Hiring Department
MRR Facility Operations
Job Description
The University of Missouri and MURR are seeking a skilled Reactor Machinist to join the Machine Shop team. This role designs, fabricates, maintains, and repairs high-precision equipment and instrumentation that support reactor maintenance, research, and production. The machinist also assists in developing new components, performs technical investigations, and provides hands-on support to Reactor Operations, engineers, and scientists. This position is part of the Machine Shop’s Career Progression plan.
Key Duties Performed by This Position Will Include
Must be available for reliable and consistent onsite work.
Shift
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. after hours and overtime may be required to complete projects and repairs as needed. Required to be part of the rotating on-call holiday schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
MIG and TIG weld steel, aluminum and stainless steel components based on the specifications of the blueprints and/or drawings.
Knowledge of set-up, manufacturing, and troubleshooting procedures for CNC Milling and Turning Machines
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Grade: GGS M06
University Title: Reactor Machinist I
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Other Information
A life-saving operation in the middle of America — the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) — needs you to help guide its future. MURR is expanding its critical cancer-fighting and medical isotope production.
MURR’s reactor is the highest-power university research reactor in the United States, operating at 10 megawatts, 6.5 days a week and 52 weeks a year. The MURR facility enables research across many disciplines – From investigating ancient cultures and how plants respond to their environment, to analyzing industrial materials and developing radiopharmaceuticals that have lifesaving clinical applications. The MURR facility is a reliable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers and students across the country.
Be a part of the future of fighting cancer and saving lives.
Be a part of MURR
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
MRR Facility Operations
Job Description
The University of Missouri and MURR are seeking a skilled Reactor Machinist to join the Machine Shop team. This role designs, fabricates, maintains, and repairs high-precision equipment and instrumentation that support reactor maintenance, research, and production. The machinist also assists in developing new components, performs technical investigations, and provides hands-on support to Reactor Operations, engineers, and scientists. This position is part of the Machine Shop’s Career Progression plan.
Key Duties Performed by This Position Will Include
- Receives work requests from faculty and staff.
- Solicits input concerning general requirements and executes final technical design.
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance, mechanical repair, modification and installation of reactor and experimental systems and component parts as needed. Some work may have to be performed in a restrictive environment due to background radiation.
- Gathers and analyzes data to identify and solve complex design and fabrication problems that arise with little or no precedent.
- Proposes improvements to processes and methods as needed.
- Perform MIG and TIG welding.
- Accurately read and interpret blueprints for projects.
- Operate lathe and milling machines in order to modify or produce parts.
- Operate hand tools, drill press, cut-off, and band saws.
- Coordinate with supervisors and managers in purchasing material and equipment involving projects.
Must be available for reliable and consistent onsite work.
Shift
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. after hours and overtime may be required to complete projects and repairs as needed. Required to be part of the rotating on-call holiday schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
MIG and TIG weld steel, aluminum and stainless steel components based on the specifications of the blueprints and/or drawings.
Knowledge of set-up, manufacturing, and troubleshooting procedures for CNC Milling and Turning Machines
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Grade: GGS M06
University Title: Reactor Machinist I
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Other Information
A life-saving operation in the middle of America — the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) — needs you to help guide its future. MURR is expanding its critical cancer-fighting and medical isotope production.
MURR’s reactor is the highest-power university research reactor in the United States, operating at 10 megawatts, 6.5 days a week and 52 weeks a year. The MURR facility enables research across many disciplines – From investigating ancient cultures and how plants respond to their environment, to analyzing industrial materials and developing radiopharmaceuticals that have lifesaving clinical applications. The MURR facility is a reliable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers and students across the country.
Be a part of the future of fighting cancer and saving lives.
Be a part of MURR
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
Salary : $20 - $30