Job Description

Overview

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university dedicated to fostering a diverse community of learning and innovation. The Instrument Maker III role involves overseeing the modification, maintenance, and repair of laboratory instrumentation, while also providing guidance to student assistants and lower-level Instrument Makers.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain machinery such as milling machines and computer-controlled mills.
  • Modify, repair, and rebuild laboratory equipment according to design specifications.
  • Fabricate and assemble equipment.
  • Instruct students in the safe operation of shop equipment.
  • Provide guidance to lower-level Instrument Makers.
  • Confer with shop customers regarding work requirements.
  • Provide input to the design of equipment.
  • Assist supervisor in shop operation during absences or high volume production.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ten years of job-related experience.
  • Advanced-level skills in fabrication techniques, use of shop math, reading prints and drawings, sheet metal work, equipment repair, materials identification, welding, and soldering.
  • Skills in work guidance and communication.

Benefits

Additional Information

  • Salary range: $62,000.00-$79,599.00/yr.
  • Location: Atlanta, GA.
  • This is not a supervisory position.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including afternoon and evening hours, up to 8:00 p.m.
  • The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening.