Machine Opetator

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned Dean or supervisor, provide instructional assistance to faculty by performing major and minor repairs and maintenance work on industrial machines; operate general machine equipment and manufacture parts as needed.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Operate, service, repair and adjust general machine shop equipment.

Analyze mechanical and electrical machinery malfunctions.

Design, fabricate, replace or adapt parts for machines used.

Cut metals and set up projects for class demonstration purposes.

Maintain inventory of supplies; requisition and verify prices with vendors and collect monies from students for supplies.

Oversee the work of student assistants.

Provide supervisor with budgetary information and maintain shop records.

Perform related duties as assigned.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge/Areas of Expertise: Operation and use of industrial machine equipment. Methods and techniques of performing, servicing and making major overhaul to machine equipment. Modern inventory practices and methods. Safe shop practices. Methods, equipment and materials used in the repair and maintenance of assigned equipment. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies. Basic Machine Tool software.