Assistant Machine Shop Manager, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Assistant Machine Shop Manager, Department of Mechanical Engineering

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$37,000.00/yr - $43,775.00/yr

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THE OPPORTUNITY

The Department of Mechanical Engineering welcomes applications for a part time Assistant Machine Shop Manager. The mechanical engineering (ME) Instructional Machine Shop exists to support hands-on and project-based learning for coursework in the undergraduate degree program for a BS in Mechanical engineering primarily, nut also to support instruction for other degree programs. The ME Instructional Machine Shop also provides basic machining support for ME research projects. The ME Instructional Machine Shop is not a production shop.

The position will: 1 ) oversee the operations and maintenance on the ME Instructional Machine Shop in support of instructional classes that use the Shop, 2) coordinate and provide training for students as part of the students’ undergraduate academic coursework, 3) maintain a culture of safety and efficiency in the use of the machine shop and the training provided to the students.

The Assistant Machine Shop Manager will report to the ME Technical and Operations Manager with a dotted line to the Machine Shop Manager and assist in the duties of the Machine Shop Manager in the ME Instructional Machine Shop. This role will be the lead for the management of the student Machine Shop Assistants, including hiring, training, scheduling, and approving timesheets. Additionally, they will keep up with shop hardware, including maintaining and repairing machines, and ordering stock cutting tools. They will also directly instruct students about the safety and operation of the machines. The focus of this position is to provide excellent instruction to students learning to use the equipment and will be able to create a safe and welcoming environment within the machine shop.

This position requires working outside of normal business hours during the academic year (selected afternoons and possibly a few weekends).

RESPONSIBILITIES

ME Instructional Shop Coordination – 85%

• Enforce safety compliance, the Assistant Machine Shop manager is responsible for the safety of everyone in the ME Instructional Machine Shop
• Instruct the Machine Shop Assistants for proper operation of machining equipment and ensure the Assistants are coordinated and trained to support the courses that access the shop
• Maintain and repair equipment, including training the Assistants to perform the maintenance.
• Instruct all shop users on proper safe operation of machining equipment
• Guide the Assistants for cleaning and organizing the shop tools and equipment
• Support the Machine Shop Manager with OVERSIGHT of instruction that required fabrication of parts
• Ensure the Shop is supervised and open a minimum of 40 hours a week, 12 months a year, minus holidays and campus closures
• Ensure there is a professional staff member supervising the Shop when the Shop is open
• Maintain tool and equipment inventory and maintain material stock and tool supplies
• Review scheduling of Machine Shop Assistants
• Coordinate shop need with course projects
• Attend the Shop Ops weekly meeting and meetings with supervisor
• Review and approve timesheets submitted from the Shop Assistants
• Assist with hiring and training of Machine Shop Assistants
• Schedule first aid training for Machine Shop Assistants
• Manager shop during come extended evening hours and some weekends

Communications and Marketing – 10%

• Update the trainings and safety instructional materials under the supervision of the Machine Shop Manager
• Updates and maintenance of the Machine Shop website
• Submit timely notifications to the Daily Blast regarding hours and usage of the machine shop (who has priority use at which times)
• Submit news to Mines Marketing & Communications about relevant Machine Shop news
• Update Canvas content as needed
• Update information for the Machine Shop
• Assist in the development of training materials and operating procedures, visual checklists, and other materials

ME Instructional Shop Coordination – 5%

• Other duties as assigned: On occasion, this position may be assigned other duties needed to help drive the vision, fulfill the mission, and uphold Mines’ and ME’s organizational values.

JOB DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for 6+ hours daily, ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations, repetitive motion, visual accuity and depth perception, ability to wear PPE for 6+ hours daily

Potential Environmental Conditions/Hazards: heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to oils, solvants and other chemicals, fumes, dust, welding, machining, spinning equipment, magnets, loud environment, sharp objects and sharp metal shavings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field or comparable transferable skills that can substitute for the BS in ME, OR an AAS degree in ME Technology, manufacturing or related field plus significant industry experience, OR a combination of experience and education that confers comparable knowledge, skills, and ability
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, manual and computer-aided machining, computer aided design (CAD), geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), TIG and MIG welding, and manufacturing equipment operations and maintenance, and knowledge of Autodesk Inventor
• Intermediate to Advance skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams) and ability to use and collaborate through shared drives, and collaborative software tools
• Demonstrated documented SolidWorks skills;
• Must be able to pass CSWA exam
• Demonstrated and documented experience generating G-code from CAD drawings using MasterCAM, Fusion360 or similar
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Physically able to perform strenuous labor including occasional heavy lifting and standing for 6+ hours a day

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching STEM concepts
• Experience mentoring students or early career professionals
• Passion for teaching and offering guidance to college students
• Ability to provide instruction and hold educational conversations with students
• Awareness of mental health issues and resources and desire to continue learning
• First Aid certified and Stop the Bleed certified
• Previous experience working in an Instructional Machine Shop

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-employment Drug Testing

SALARY RATE AND BENEFITS

$74,000 - $87,550 (pro-rated to $37,000 -$43,775 at half-time)

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Variety of flexible paid health and dental premiums
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Review of applications will begin on Monday, August 25th and continue until filled. Applicants must:

• Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)
• Upload a resume or CV
• Upload a cover letter, and
• Names of three professional references

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science, Project Management, and Education

• Industries

  Higher Education

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