About the role
Reference: 3577
Position: Fabrication Shop Manager
Department: School of Engineering
Status: Full Time
Position Summary:
The Fabrication Shop Manager is responsible for maintaining the various fabrication shops and related equipment in the classlabs used by undergraduate engineering students. The position provides a working knowledge of fabrication equipment used in manual and CNC subtractive manufacturing processes: turning, drilling, milling, etc. The role requires instilling a safety mindset in students that encourages equipment use in a safe, and well thought out manner. Student workers reporting to the Fabrication Shop Manager must be champions of shop organization and safety. The Fabrication Shop Manager maintains ownership of the fabrication equipment maintenance schedule and log. The position reports to the School of Engineering Laboratory Manager and requires adherence to the highest ethical professional and safety protocols, as well as support of the School and University missions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure and promote safety as a top priority
Supervise undergraduate engineering shops
Assists students with design challenges, and fabrication of prototypes
Ensure engineering shops have adequate capabilities to meet the needs of various design projects
Assists with budget projections and recommendations
Provide a general understanding of the product development workflow to students
Assist with training and supervision of undergraduate student workers
Conduct student use and safety training
Facilitate set-up and take-down of materials for laboratory classes, as needed
Manufacture test samples for curriculum labs as needed
Be a persistent role-model for equipment and process safety
Check and assist with maintenance of laboratory equipment items and supplies
Resolve laboratory-related problems/issues
Maintain fabrication equipment in engineering shops
Oversee and maintain housekeeping/5S standards for assigned labs
Monitor inventory and ordering of fabrication shop laboratory supplies when necessary
Help maintain maintenance records for major repairs and PM's
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX, and Information Security, including but not limited to FERPA and other state and federal mandates.
Other job related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Education/Experience:
Completion of an AAS in engineering technology or similar field desired
Demonstrated experience with fabrication tools including manual and CNC mills, lathes, router, water jet and other hand and power tools (ShopBot, Flow, Tormach)
Experience with 3D modeling CAD software such as SolidWorks, VCarve, FlowCut, FlowPath
Experience with CAM and CNC machining, and using software to generate G-code.
Experience and competency in various manufacturing processes required to produce quality parts and assemblies
Has demonstrated success in organizing and/or managing a production grade machine shop
Experience in a higher education or non-profit sector desired
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology
Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy, and discretion in dealing with faculty, staff, students, high-level university officials and the public
Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people
Exercise independent judgment in complex, new and/or stressful situations
Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet strict deadlines
Adaptability, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a changing environment
This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity, and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University.
To Apply For This Position:
Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications.Interested parties may submit their candidacy by clicking on the “Apply Now” button , or, if you are viewing this posting via an outside source, visit us online at https:// www. campbell.edu/employment/ to apply. IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV, or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete. If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email [email protected]. Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.
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