What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATDM Precision Manufacturing Technician - Additive Manufacturing position at INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED LEARNING AND RESEARCH?
Job Details
Description
About IALR
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. The mission will be accomplished through applied research, advanced learning, economic development, advanced manufacturing, and conference services. Driving Economic Transformation is at the heart of everything we do at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. We discover breakthroughs, create opportunity, grow innovation, power progress, and host greatness. Each of our divisions plays a critical role in daily preserving and delivering this mission.
About the Role
The ATDM Additive Manufacturing Technician will support the Additive Manufacturing Instructor in the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program. Assisting with instruction, ordering material for the operation of the program, and providing overall support to the ATDM program. The Technician may work nights and weekends to support classes. Some travel may be required.
Shift Availability
ATDM Instructors and Technicians are assigned shifts based on training needs. Shift assignments are based on business needs at the time of hiring, performance, and tenure. These positions require the flexibility to work all shifts as the program needs change. Your salary will include a shift differential based on the class times you are assigned to instruct. First shift classes start at 7:00 a.m. Second shift classes start at 3:00 p.m. Third shift classes start at 11:00 p.m. The current opening will support ATDM classes on first shift.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Machine set-up lab for instruction
- Setting up fixtures and tooling
- Aiding instructor during lab activities
- Maintaining consumables inventory
- Maintenance of cutting fluids
- Limited preventative maintenance on CNC and manual machine tools
Work Location
We are looking for staff to work onsite in Danville, VA.
The Ideal Candidate
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High School Diploma or GED
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
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Experience with Additive Manufacturing Slicing Software
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Experience in Additive Manufacturing (3D-Printing) process of metals and/or polymers
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Creative thinking/Problem solving attitude
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Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments
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Ability to lift 50 lbs
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Shop safety
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Blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation
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Technical math, including trigonometry
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Lean and Six Sigma
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CAD/CAM software applications
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Advanced tooling practices
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Microsoft Office
Salary & Benefits
IALR will offer a salary of $57,000 - $59,000 plus applicable shift differential. IALR offers unique career opportunities in an innovative environment, all to support the economic transformation of Southern Virginia. Eligible employees are afforded excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage with lower-than-expected costs and participate in the Virginia Retirement System to save for their future.
How to Apply
Apply online at www.ialr.org/employment. Interviews will begin as qualified applicants are identified.
Salary : $57,000 - $59,000
