Departmental Overview | |
The Physics Student Machine Shop has been a mainstay in the department for more than 100 years – providing hands-on opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students to learn how to safely operate equipment and how to create the apparatuses necessary for research. | |
Responsibilities | |
Instructional Duties - Train and assist graduate and under-graduate students by demonstrating safe usage of modern and unique machine tool equipment, through an introduction to advanced tool operations, in an effort to increase the students’ knowledge, accuracy, and efficiency, when development equipment for their labs: • Provide instruction on modern machining technologies and demonstrate and train students on ways to incorporate new technologies into the development and fabrication of their projects. • Demonstrate modern drawing and CAD/CAM techniques that will allow projects to be submitted to outside fabrication shops or agencies. • Demonstrate and provide training on the safe operation of various machines including metal lathes, milling machines, drill presses, band saws, sheet metal equipment, and various soldering techniques. • Work with Supervisor, Faculty, and Members of the Shop Committee to continually update the Student Shop Instructional Program, assist in curriculum development and goals. • Integrate new technical projects into the instructional program in order to ensure students are comfortable addressing various technical challenges and enhance their decision making process (projects include, but are not limited to, precision threading, fits of mating parts and materials as well as their limitations, etc.) • Maintain electrical and mechanical knowledge via on-going training, industry workshops and technical reading. General Mechanician Duties - Assist the main machine shop, as time permits, by providing advanced machining skills in manual and CNC machine tool operation and CAD/CAM engineering: • Interact with clients to understand job requirements. • Analyze jobs for ease of manufacture problems, materials, etc. • Design and build tools and fixtures as needed for fabrication. • Machine, weld, solder, and fabricate parts as required. • Continually update and prioritize work orders and minimize downtime. • Accurately read project schematics and drawing and manufacture parts within tolerance • Fit and assemble parts into finished products, and test as required. • Log “job hours” and provide brief description of work completed, to be reported to customers. Equipment Maintenance - Provide maintenance support to the student shop (primary) and machine shop (secondary): • Identify faulty equipment through observation and testing • Assess the condition of used parts using micrometers, calipers and specifications, etc. • Use machine tool manuals, technical documents, and internal and vendor resources to research machine issues • Source replacement parts and perform repairs General Shop Administration: • Material inventory monitoring; purchasing of materials necessary to ensure sufficient daily operation of the Physics Student Shop. • Maintain accurate records of all training activities. • Monitor, audit, and report student attendance during and after regular shop hours. • Attend relevant meetings (EHS campus safety meetings, departmental shop safety meetings, etc.) • Prepare maintenance reports, as applicable. • Other tasks as necessary. | |
Required Qualifications | |
• Ability to observe, provide guidance, and assure that safety measures are being followed by all students, regardless of experience. • Knowledge of electronic terminology and related instruments including common electrical and VAC wiring components, and diagnostic tools such as voltmeters. • Advanced understanding and ability to set-up and run manual machining tools (such as standard milling machines, engine lathes, surface grinders, drill press, etc.) and multi-axis CNC machine tool equipment (including mills and lathes) as well as fabrication equipment. • Use and demonstrate GD&T tolerance methods as well as Solidworks CAD/HSM CAD CAM, to assist in building projects and assemblies. • Significant experience using a 3D polymer printer such as a Stratsys F170 series printer. Demonstrated skill in operation of 3D printing concepts and R&D projects and complex print assemblies using ABS and ASA materials. • Comfortable with computers • Solidworks, Fusion 360, Surfcam, and/or Grab Cad CAD/CAM or other comparable CAD/CAM experience. • Capable of operating hand, power and specialized tools • Ability to operate welding equipment proficiently. • Demonstrate various soldering techniques including silver brazing and low temp soldering • Ability to read, interpret and apply the information found in parts manuals, electrical and mechanical schematics, assembly instructions, etc. • Able to lift, push, and carry up to 75 lbs for short periods of time during the workday. • Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for very short periods of time during the workday. • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision. • Effective at work effectively in a group (Team) environment. • Ability to comprehend given instructions (oral and written) • Ability to work in a fast paced, challenging R&D machining environment and multitask job duties effectively and efficiently • High School diploma or GED • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Attention to detail. | |
Preferred Qualifications | |
• Minimum of 7 years of related shop experience • Experience as a head instructor in an academic program • Experience developing course curricula • Wire and Sinker EDM experience • Advanced technical or college training • Electronic/Electrical background • Completion of a formal machine tool apprenticeship program | |
Salary & Benefits | |
Salary will be commensurate with experience. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html *The hourly salary range designated for this position: $36.59 - $40.15; however, starting salary will be commensurate with experience. | |
How to Apply | |
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. | |
Conviction History Background | |
This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. | |
Equal Employment Opportunity | |
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct |