Sr. Machinist

Position Number: 40073253

Payroll Title: Lab Mechanician Sr.

Job Code: 008652

Job Open Date: 2/3/2025

Application Review Begins: 2/19/2025; open until filled

Department Code (Name): ENGR (DEAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): TX (Technical Professionals)

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff (Career)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted pay range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $35.00 to $38.41/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full hourly range for this position is $35.00 to $42.14/hr.

Work Location: A249 ARTS Building

Working Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

The College of Engineering at UCSB is noted for its excellence in teaching, research, and service to the community, infused by a spirit of entrepreneurship in education, scholarly activity and participation in engineering practice. Our mission is to provide our students with a firm grounding in scientific and mathematical fundamentals; experience in analysis, synthesis, and design of engineering systems; and exposure to current engineering practice and cutting-edge engineering research and technology. The College has an enrollment of approximately 1,500 undergraduate students and 700 graduate students with a full-time, permanent faculty of 165, and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in seven departments including Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Materials, Technology Management, and Mechanical Engineering.

Benefits of Belonging:

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC

Brief Summary of Job Duties:

The Sr. Lab Mechanician is responsible for fabrication and maintenance services using standard and complex machinery to support research and instruction in the College of Engineering (CoE) Machine Shop. Supervises student use of the Machine Shop with emphasis on safety and proper equipment use. Facilitates ME 12S which is a beginning Machine Shop class. Assists with maintaining shop equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience/training.
• 1-3 years of experience using drill press, horizontal/vertical saw, mill and lathe.
• 1-3 years of experience using hand tools including dills, saws, wrenches.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience training or teaching others.
• Less than 1 year of experience working effectively with customers.
• Some knowledge of the tools related to the design, development, and fabrication of scientific/electronic equipment.
• Working technical skills associated with providing research support.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work as part of a team, and in a collaborative manner.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to organize work effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Satisfactory conviction history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

• 70% Supervision of College of Engineering Student Shop - Responsible for supervision and instruction of students ME 12S classes on machine shop techniques and individual class projects; incumbent to be appointed as "lecturer without salary" during academic quarters when ME 12S is offered. Provides instruction and support for all student use of the shop with an emphasis on safety and proper equipment use. Administers CoE Machine Shop Safety Test and follows up on preparedness, clearing students, faculty, and staff to use the shop. Assists shop users when necessary.
• 30% Fabrication of Lab Equipment and Production Jobs - Performs fabrication and maintenance services using standard and complex machinery supporting research in the CoE Machine Shop. Consults and evaluates the design of research projects. Programs, sets up and operates CNC mills, and EDM using MasterCAM software. Inspects own work using standard inspection tools. Performs welding duties using heliarc, arc and oxyacetylene welding equipment. Notifies supervisor of needed materials and supplies. Assists and contributes to Machine Shop requirement of 25 hours of recharge activities per month.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

* UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information - https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information
* University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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