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Machine Shop Coordinator
  • Job Number: 24902
  • Functional Area: Research - Other
  • Department: Laboratory for Nuclear Science
  • School Area: Science
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:


Posting Description

MACHINE SHOP COORDINATOR, Laboratory for Nuclear Science, will develop, execute, and manage program/project plans and proposals; act as the primary resource to assist customers with designing parts, equipment and assemblies for a broad range of student, research, and faculty projects; and assist the Shop Supervisor by taking responsibility for the placement of work to be accomplished within the Central Machine Shop as well as to a network of outside vendors for specialty operations, processes, and occasional machine shop work overflow.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: A minimum of five years as an all-around manual and CNC machinist, and with parts programming; proficiency in CAD/CAM part design and programming on a PC platform, preferably Solidworks and MasterCam; excellent communication skills including the ability to interact and act as a liaison to the diverse MIT community, the Central Machine Shop, and its vendor base; ability to estimate duration and costs of engineering and technical jobs based on experience; ability to design and model parts and assemblies from raw materials, start to finish; ability to adapt and adjust to rapidly changing priorities, tight deadlines, and unique program requirements; ability to work both independently and as part of a team; and a high level of expertise and independent judgement is required in this position to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment. PREFERRED: Experience delegating tasks to machinists; experience in understanding and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T); experience in the design and/or assembly of scientific and/or industrial instruments and machinery; familiarity with basic electronics; and knowledge of complex part fabrication, including machining, welding, brazing, and various metal finishing processes. Job #24902

Occasional night, weekend, and/or overtime work may be required to fulfill responsibilities.

4/3/2025