CNC Machinist & Programmer,McDonald Observatory Job Austin area,Texas USA,Manufacturing / Production

Job Posting

Title:

CNC Machinist & Programmer, McDonald Observatory

Hiring Department:

McDonald Observatory

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:
General Notes:

The McDonald Observatory CNC Machinist & Programmer is responsible for producing quality precision machined parts for astronomical instruments by programming, setting up, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine while maintaining excellence and safety standards. Programming with MasterCAM (required) on CNC vertical mills, lathes, and wire EDM machines. Experience with 3D surfacing.

This position is located in Austin on the UT Campus. The observatory fosters an environment that emphasizes personal responsibility, continuous improvement, teamwork, innovation, and safety. Applicants selected for interviews are encouraged to bring samples of their work and may be requested to perform MasterCAM skills.

Benefits Package:

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage.
Retirement contributions; options are:
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid vacation and sick time.
Paid holidays.
Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Purpose

To perform highly skilled and technical supervisory work fabricating precision parts from drawings and solid models by programming, setting up, and operating CNC vertical milling machine, CNC lathe, and CNC wire EDM. Use manual machine tools and all other machine shop-related equipment as necessary.

Responsibilities

Fabricate high-quality, high-precision parts efficiently and on time using CAM programming and by setting up and operating CNC milling machines, lathes, and wire EDM

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