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Experimental Machinist Fabricator

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University
University Park, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025
The Penn State Applied Research Laboratory is searching for a full time Experimental Machinist Fabricator to join their team. Duties include:

  • Perform a variety of machining operations to extremely close tolerances using lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, highly specialized tools, and other shop equipment with minimum supervision
  • Work from drawings, prints, rough sketches, and verbal instructions; fabricate and construct a variety of shapes composed of steel, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and other exotic materials
  • Set-up, adjust, and operate computerized numerically controlled equipment (CNC) and use software to generate tool paths for parts fabrication in multiple axes
  • Facilitate changes to existing programs through the use of Manual Input (MDI)
  • Design, develop, and construct intricate tools, jigs, fixtures, and special gauges for the fabrication of standard and experimental parts
  • Make tool tryouts, diagnose, and correct troubles
  • Plan, layout and perform machine tool and bench operations using unusual and difficult set-ups and machining methods
  • Visualize a finished job, make necessary mathematical calculations and determine allowances for deflection and distortion
  • Perform highly-skilled fitting and assembly operations to extremely close tolerances
  • Work closely with engineers in developing new, unusual or untried designs and methods; where design information is minimal or nonexistent
  • Inspect own work, detect errors in drawings, operations and defects in parts or materials and report to shop supervisor
  • Perform and execute welding using oxygen, acetylene, electric, TIG, MIG, etc.
  • Join dissimilar metals, weld in all positions, including inside cylinders and tanks
  • Set, align, and weld intricate parts and units in accordance to exacting specifications; lay a smooth bead, obtain proper fusion and penetration
  • Perform finishing operations such as grinding, buffing, polishing, hardening, coating, etc.

Job Requirements: Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft. Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education. Over 5 years of effective experience.

Candidates selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Days Off: Saturday, Sunday

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms.

We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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