Machinist II

Job Title Machinist II Agency Texas A&M Engineering Department Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Responsibilities Fabricates, maintains, and repairs metal parts, tools, and equipment under general supervision. Performs semi-complex mechanical jobs, manufacturing parts from steel, aluminum, or other materials to required tolerances. Manufactures components such as gears, threads, shafts, adaptors, jigs, and fixtures to very close tolerances. Assists faculty and students in tasks and experiments, and assists faculty with research projects. Fits, assembles, and orders parts for the machine shop. Provides support to laboratories and performs necessary maintenance on lab equipment. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent, with combination of education and experience. Five years of related experience. Helpful Graduates of a vocational training program. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to perform mathematical computations. Ability to read engineering drawings and sketches. Benefits Competitive medical insurance benefits via Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and prescription coverage by Express Scripts. Options for vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. Defined benefit retirement plan with the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with an 8.25% employer contribution. Additional voluntary retirement programs: Tax-Deferred Account 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Program 457(b). Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses. Generous paid time off with holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities. Tuition assistance and educational release time for further academic pursuits. Access to Engineer Your Wellness programs for health and fitness. Wellness release time to promote work/life balance. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Our employer is an Equal Opportunity, Veterans, and Disability hiring organization. Employment Eligibility Verification Employees must complete the federal I-9 form and present original documents within the first three days of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr