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Department Summary The Department of Physics and Astronomy consists of faculty, undergrads and graduate students, academic researchers, scientists, staff and postdocs. Our department is located in Knudsen Hall, the Physics & Astronomy Buildings, the Planetarium (located in the Math Sciences Building), the Science and Technology Research Building (STRB) and a portion of Kaplan Hall (Division Mechanical Shop). Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Lab Director and senior machinist, the incumbent will work in the Basic Plasma Science Facility, a Department of Energy (DOE) national user facility for plasma science. The incumbent will design, fabricate, test, assemble and maintain experimental apparatus including vacuum and gas-handling systems, diagnostic probes and associated hardware, high-power plasma sources and plasma heating systems. Starting from a general discussion about a task that needs to be accomplished or part that needs to be fabricated, the incumbent will independently make decisions regarding the best designs or methods to accomplish each. This will include using CAD software to generate design or documentary drawings, and review/discuss with the researchers as appropriate. The incumbent must be a proficient machinist and should know or quickly learn to use a computer-controlled lathe and mill machine. The incumbent is also expected to be proficient in miscellaneous technical tasks such as welding, soldering, electrical and light carpentry, and be able to manually operate a mill and lathe, necessary to fabricate and maintain equipment in a plasma laboratory. The incumbent will also assist undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdocs with their fabrication projects’ design and implementation. The incumbent will assist the Director in maintaining and replacing equipment as needed, and purchasing needed materials and supplies to keep the lab running smoothly. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications Machining Experience 3-4 years experience working with mechanical shop machines such as lathes, milling machine, bandsaws, drill presses and solder equipment. (Required) Strong working knowledge of machining fundamentals. (Required) Demonstrated knowledge of different types of materials and proper methods of fabrication for each. (Required) Skilled in the safe operation of manual lathes, mills, drill presses and bandsaws. (Required) Proficient in the setup and operation of CNC milling machines and lathes. (Preferred) Knowledge of Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG), vacuum technology and basic electrical wiring. (Preferred) Proficient in operating a wide range of electric hand-held tools such as drills, skill saws, and more. (Preferred) Detailed knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) programs to design and develop components. (Required) Ability to oversee others to assure safe and proper tool use of power and hand tools in laboratory setting. (Required) Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other shop staff, faculty, visitors, students and others. (Required) Demonstrated skill and ability to work independently and as a member of a team, prioritizing assignments and following through on assignments with general supervision. (Required) General knowledge of University policies and departmental practices for purchasing supplies and orders for fabrication, repairs and replacements. (Preferred) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations High School Diploma High School Diploma (Required) Or Associate’s Degree Junior College or Vocational School with emphasis on Machining or equivalent education / training (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Union/Policy Covered TX-Systemwide Technical Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=41171016