37441BR

Extended Job Title:

Senior Technician

Position Description:

Performs highly skilled mechanical and/or analytical duties in the coordination and completion of projects. Work is performed under general guidelines using established procedures and evaluated on results obtained. May supervise skilled and semi-skilled subordinates.

Requisition ID:

37441BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

• Operate and maintain lathe, drill press and CNC machining centers.

• CNC programming: Using computer software to program CNC operations; TTU Software: Inventor and Surfcam.

• CNC machining Center setup and operation.

• Install CAD CAM software in Lab Computers and updated required Software Licenses.

• Maintain Lab Computers.

• Maintenance equipment in Stinson lab.

• Perform Department Inventory once per year.

• Performs skilled mechanical and/or analytical duties in the coordination and completion of projects to assist students and professors with research projects.

• Order materials and prepare the lab for manufacturing processes courses.

• Enforce all safety rules set forth by Texas Tech University.

• Duties include being part of the Departmental Safety Team.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

17.77

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience operating CNC machines.

Knowledge of office procedures and methods.

Department:

Industrial Engineering

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Operatives

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

High school or equivalent and five years’ experience. Additional job-related education may substitute for required experience on a year for year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are the responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.