ERD Machinist, Senior - 50%
University of Iowa

Job Info

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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Engineering Services is seeking a 50% ERD Machinist, Senior. This position will be half-time with hours scheduled primarily between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Under general supervision, designs, constructs, and repairs research machinery, equipment, and apparatus which are not commercially available. Provides functional supervision to other ERD Machinists as required.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs skilled work in the construction, fitting, assembling, and disassembling of machines and equipment using shop mathematics, charts, cables, and handbook formulae. Entails analyzing a variety of specifications, having knowledge of limits, tolerances and strengths of materials, mechanics, gearing joints, weights and volume.
• Consults in absence of foreman with faculty and staff members to obtain information and specifications relative to the mechanical, electrical, and structural requirements for equipment which is to be built.
• Reads and interprets working drawings, sketches, diagrams and blueprints, and prepares working drawings and blueprints for use by the ERD Machinists in the construction of equipment. Inspects work when completed as to correct specifications, dimensions and finish.
• Dismantles machinery and makes emergency repairs on critical equipment as needed.
• Performs lead and silver soldering, fusion arc welding, brazing and acetylene burning.
• Uses electronic and power equipment and other instruments.
• Assists in training apprentices as required.
• Schedules and directs the work of ERD Machinists in foreman's absence, and determines priorities.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years experience as an ERD Machinist.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu with questions.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: ERD Machinist, Senior
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Part-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 15
• Starting Salary Minimum: 29,008.64
• Starting Salary Maximum: 37,801.36

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Joseph Beebe
• Contact Email: joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu

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