Instrument Technician

Instrument Shop Technician – Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

The BAE laboratory is a research support shop whose goal is to provide support to faculty, staff and students on research and development projects in the department and with other groups across the campus. This position also supports mechanical shops on miscellaneous projects that require fabrication and support the mission of the university.

• Perform research support tasks including mill/lathe machine work, welding, and sheet fabrication using steel, stainless steel, brass, and aluminum.
• Fabricate prototypes using wood, plastic, 3D printing, and electronic/pneumatic integration.
• Fabricate new machine components and repair defective components using metalworking machines and tools.
• Carry out other assigned duties related to operations, maintenance, and renovations such as preventative maintenance, light duty carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and other miscellaneous repairs and maintenance activities.
• Respond to urgent work requests promptly.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and maintain safe working conditions.
• Stand, bend, stoop, and lift above the shoulders frequently up to 50 lbs, and occasionally more than 50 lbs.

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before the agreed upon start date).
• At least 5 years of machine shop experience in machining and/or fabricating machine components.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Machine tool operation, milling machine and lathe setup, proficiency in dividing head and rotary table use, proficiency in welding layout and operation of fabrication equipment.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well with team members and supervisor.

• Vocational/Technical Machining, Welding, Metal Fabrication or related field.
• Forklift operation, proficiency in CAD, and customer relations experience.
• Class A CDL.

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering is a unique department shared between the Ferguson College of Agriculture and the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology. The department enhances the production and profitability of agricultural and biological products, and the conservation and management of natural resources through teaching, research, and outreach. The department offers graduate engineering (PhD, MS) and undergraduate (BS, accredited Biosystems Engineering, BS Agricultural Systems Technology) programs and prides itself on inclusivity.

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