Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)

Overview

The Machine Shop Tech position at Texas A&M Engineering involves supporting daily operations of the Texas A&M University Space Institute’s machine shop, including fabrication activities and equipment maintenance. The role emphasizes a commitment to safety and user support while contributing to engineering research and development.

Responsibilities

• Assists with daily operation of the machine shop.
• Operates machining and fabrication equipment, including CNC mills, lathes, welding tools, and related systems.
• Supports fabrication of parts, prototypes, and custom components for tenants and Institute programs.
• Tracks labor, materials, equipment utilization, and fabrication activities to support project planning and service documentation.
• Performs routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Maintains machine shop organization, and inventory of materials, tools, and supplies.
• Supports implementation of SOPs and operational workflows.
• Coordinates and tracks work orders, fabrication requests, shop utilization and project activities.
• Coordinates materials, supplies, and tooling needed for machine shop activities.
• Maintains documentation for machine shop operations, equipment use, maintenance activities, and user access.
• Coordinates machine shop scheduling, equipment reservations, and shop resource utilization with tenants and staff.
• Assists Laboratory Manager with procurement and operational planning.
• Assists in training tenants, staff, and users on proper equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Monitors machine shop activity to ensure safe and appropriate use of equipment.
• Provides real-time guidance and technical support to users operating machinery.
• Supports enforcement of safety procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Promotes a clean, organized, and safe working environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Machining, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Four (4+) years of experience in machining, fabrication, or technical laboratory/shop environments.
• Experience operating CNC and/or manual machining equipment.
• Technical/vocational training in machining or manufacturing.
• Experience with robotics, prototyping, or engineering fabrication environments.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and precision measurement tools.
• Experience supporting multiple users or projects in a shared lab/shop environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

Additional Information

• This position is security sensitive and requires United States Citizenship only.
• Work Location: Houston, TX.