What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instrument Maker - Physics position at University of Illinois at Chicago?
Hourly Rate: $35.24
Support research and teaching staff utilizing the LAS Physical Sciences Machine Shop by building and maintaining precision experimental equipment and teaching aids.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Set up and operate the following machines: Lathes, Mills, Drill Press, Brake, Shear, Rollers, Notcher, Punch Press, Surface Grinder, Tool Grinder, Spot Welder, Heliarc Welder, Vertical and Horizontal Band Saw. CNC (Computer Numeric Control) Machining required.
2. Develop and maintain the tooling and accessories used on the previously mentioned machines.
3. Use precision inspection and layout devices, Micrometers, Vernier calipers, Height Gages, Hardness Testers, Comparators, Leak Detectors, Dial Indicators and other devices.
4. Build jigs and fixtures for machining, inspection, layout and assembly.
5. Develop sheet metal blanks.
6. Install equipment in laboratories.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. High school graduation or equivalent
2. Any combination totaling four (4) years (48 months):
A) Successful completion of a machinist apprentice (or a closely related program) in an approved training program or in a training program established by an employer served by the State Universities Civil Service System.
B) Work experience comparable to that performed at the Senior Laboratory Mechanic level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility.
C) College course work in welding, electrical, electronics, HVAC, industrial technology machining or manufacturing or a closely related field.
- 30 semester hours equal to one (1) year (12 months)
- 60 semester hours (or an Associate's degree) equals to two (2) years (24 months)
3. Five (5) years (60 months) of work experience in the design and construction of complex laboratory apparatus/precision instruments (such as, but not limited to scale models of machine tools, special machinery, progressive dies, jigs, and fixtures).
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You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the document section of your online application. If you use coursework to meet the minimum qualifications #2A or #2C, you must upload official transcripts to your application.
All civil service positions require an exam. The exam for this position is a Credentials Assessment. You will not be required to report in person for this exam.
Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:
You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume, college transcript, certifications and licensures will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to the position close date.
When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.
For additional information regarding this position please contact asanti4@uic.edu.
If an application is not fully completed and submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position.
For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than April 6, 2022.
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This position requires Illinois residency.
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University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes.