What are the responsibilities and job description for the NIAR 5-Axis CNC Machinist position at Wichita State University - Industry and Defense Programs?
Department: NIAR Advanced Material and Prototyping
Campus Location: Park City, KS
Hire Type: Full Time
Pay: Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule: 2nd Shift. Monday – Friday; occasional weekends may be required as needed. Work is performed onsite and in-person.
Export Compliance Requirement: 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”.
Job Information
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. The Advanced Machining and Prototyping (AMP) Lab is looking for CNC Machinist with 5-Axis experience to join our team!
This position is located at our Park City, KS location.
Job Summary
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
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent by hire date
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience with 5-Axis machining
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
Required Licenses:
Valid Driver’s License is required
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- 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”. Do you meet this requirement?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,315 - $60,985