Job Title: Research Engineering Technician I (Machinist), Missouri Institute for Defense & Energy, 70428
Location: UMKC Volker Campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 38931
Hiring Department

Missouri Institute for Defense & Energy(KMIDE)

Job Description

The Missouri Institute for Defense & Energy (MIDE) at the University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) is seeking applicants for a Research Engineering Technician I to perform a variety of machine shop-based duties in support of research designated to MIDE as well as additional duties for affiliate faculty in the department of Physics & Astronomy as well as departments within the School of Computing and Engineering.

In this position the candidate can expect to fulfill work requests from students/faculty/staff as well as provide design changes based on equipment capability, professional experience/knowledge, or project deadlines.

Duties:

• Machine shop execution: lathe, mill, drill press, bandsaw, etc. for the completion of work orders requiring precision machining, assembly, mass production, or modification
• Equipment repair and troubleshooting for the Missouri Institute for Defense & Energy to include machine repairs, component-level electronic repairs, plumbing, and other repairs
• Review of work order designs to ensure they are within equipment capabilities. Submission of design changes will be sent to originator for approval based on design review
• Programming of CNC systems for automated machining of parts/subcomponents
• PCB layout with experience in HF/HV considerations, manufacturability, and assembly
• 3D CAD drawing/design
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment and participate in all safety training required for position
• Promotes a team atmosphere among all members of MIDE

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

At least two years in a machine shop operating both manual and CNC machines.

Full Time/Part Time

Full time

Salary

Starting salary range is $16.92 - $23.80/Hour

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Application Instructions

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of five references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please call (800) 488-5288.

Note, you must provide a description of job duties for each Work Experience entry on your application. Please carefully review the application instructions section of our Careers page prior to submitting your materials.

Comments

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We are building a community in which we support each other, learn from each other and grow together. The successful candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm for students and the university.

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