Machinist (CNC) (Bargaining Unit)

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview

We¿re seeking an Experimental CNC Machinist who is primarily focused on the rapid and efficient development of prototypes of advanced RF sources, accelerator-structures, and ultra-high vacuum and high-power RF components.Machining of components for research systems and equipment may also include other tasks related to the fabrication, construction, repair, installation, modification, operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment used in laboratories.

Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

Specific Job Duties Include (but Not Limited To)

• Machine highly complex structures, which may require multi-axis surfacing.
• Set-up, program, monitor and maintain the full spectrum of CNC machines in work area including horizontal and vertical mills, lathes, and live tooling multi-spindle lathes.
• Design fixtures and tooling for proper support and alignment.
• Maintain surface finishes of 8 ¿-inch or better.
• Maintain flatness tolerances within 3 microns.
• Maintain tolerances of 0.0001¿.
• Machine a wide range of materials including (but not limited to) annealed copper, cupronickel, molybdenum without chipping or deforming.
• Contribute to the prototype design effort by working with engineers and designers to improve drawings to avoid potentially unnecessary cost drivers.
• Import solid models from CAD to CAM.
• Plan and run jobs on multiple machines for optimal efficiency.
• Adhere to the appropriate Work Planning and Control processes when maintaining machines. This includes proper handling of hazardous waste, lock and tag and machine maintenance, hoisting and rigging and all the WPC controls that are associated with that, etc.
• Verify conformance to specification using metrology equipment.
• Adhere to safety rules.
  
  

To Be Successful In This Position You Will Bring

• Vocational school, apprenticeship, and minimum four years on the job experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply expertise to efficiently develop new, creative solutions to satisfy research and development needs.
• Must demonstrate expertise programming and working with the full suite of vertical and horizontal CNC lathes and mills, advanced Mastercam programming skills, a thorough understanding of Geometric Design and Tolerance.
• Ability to rapidly and efficiently develop prototypes to meet schedules.
• Specialized knowledge of and experience with machining for ultra-high vacuum applications, and ability to plan and run multiple jobs simultaneously.
• Capable of doing precision work and designing the necessary jigs and fixtures required to plan and execute complex jobs with multiple set-ups and steps.
• Demonstrated capability of working to tolerances of /- 0.0001¿ or less in fabricating complex parts for research equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in high precision machining, CAD-CAM (Solid Edge, Team Center, a and Mastercam experience preferred), prototyping, or other related specialized work.
• Ability to perform work requiring a high degree of initiative and judgment on non-repetitive jobs and follow through to completion.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
  
  

SLAC Employee Competencies

• Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
• Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
• Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
• Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
• Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
• Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
• Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
  
  

Work Standards

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities:
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu .
  
  

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Classification Title: Experimental CNC Machinist

Grade: A45

Job code: 6460

Duration: Regular Continuing

Note: This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

The expected pay range for this position is $60.72 (Step 1) - $73.53 (Step 10) per hour. Placement in the range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Unit. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.