Creighton University
Prototype Machinist - Physics
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197
The Department of Physics at Creighton University invites applications for a full-time
Prototype Machinist . The individual will maintain a machine shop housed within the department that serves the wider community of research faculty and students.
The machinist will deliver complex R&D prototype machined parts and components for faculty and student research by programming, setting up, and operating computer numerical control (CNC) vertical mills, lathes and traditional conventional machines. The candidate must be willing to work directly with graduate and undergraduate students as they complete class projects, advising and teaching prototyping skills that help deliver hands-on laboratory curriculum to students.
Basic responsibilities are listed below.
Maintaining the machine shop and its equipment
Regularly survey inventory and order supplies as needed
Work directly with faculty researchers on prototype design, offering expertise advice and creative suggestions
Operate standard and specialized equipment to produce prototype items
Supervise faculty and students whenever they are using shop equipment
Maintain a safe environment for all operations conducted in the shop
Research type of materials needed for a proposed project
Interfacing with departmental or university personnel as required
Work with faculty on materials for outreach activities as needed
Work directly with students (individually and in small groups) to educate on the design and construction of simple class projects
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
2-4 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in science, engineering, or a related field preferred
More than 2 years of experience in an academic setting
Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report's and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities - Midwest. Over the past 17 years, Creighton is the No. 1 Goldwater producing Catholic university in the country and in the top 20 of private universities producing Goldwater Scholars over the past decade.
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AAP/EEO StatementCreighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.
Disclosure StatementThis description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.
Prototype Machinist . The individual will maintain a machine shop housed within the department that serves the wider community of research faculty and students.
The machinist will deliver complex R&D prototype machined parts and components for faculty and student research by programming, setting up, and operating computer numerical control (CNC) vertical mills, lathes and traditional conventional machines. The candidate must be willing to work directly with graduate and undergraduate students as they complete class projects, advising and teaching prototyping skills that help deliver hands-on laboratory curriculum to students.
Basic responsibilities are listed below.
Maintaining the machine shop and its equipment
Regularly survey inventory and order supplies as needed
Work directly with faculty researchers on prototype design, offering expertise advice and creative suggestions
Operate standard and specialized equipment to produce prototype items
Supervise faculty and students whenever they are using shop equipment
Maintain a safe environment for all operations conducted in the shop
Research type of materials needed for a proposed project
Interfacing with departmental or university personnel as required
Work with faculty on materials for outreach activities as needed
Work directly with students (individually and in small groups) to educate on the design and construction of simple class projects
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
2-4 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in science, engineering, or a related field preferred
More than 2 years of experience in an academic setting
Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report's and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities - Midwest. Over the past 17 years, Creighton is the No. 1 Goldwater producing Catholic university in the country and in the top 20 of private universities producing Goldwater Scholars over the past decade.
Change the World From Here
AAP/EEO StatementCreighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.
Disclosure StatementThis description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.