Fabrication Lab Technician 3, Metal Additive Manufacturing - Military Veterans

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation?s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls ?the most ambitious campus design program in the country.?

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC?s momentum has never been stronger. UC?s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Fabrication Lab Technician 3 to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing our advanced manufacturing capabilities, predominantly metal additive manufacturing, focusing on process optimization, technology integration, research support, maintaining and operating equipment, and managing space and equipment access. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, innovation, and collaboration to support our cutting-edge manufacturing initiatives and educational programs.

Essential Functions

• Provide consultative support for metal and polymer build requests from internal and external clients in consideration of fabrication equipment capabilities and overall feasibility of the r quest. Advise and assist users with alterations in design to increase efficiency or aid in fabrication.
• Manage multiple projects of moderate to advanced scope and complexity, from the pre-processing phase through the post-processing phase. May process associated billing transactions.
• Conduct routine maintenance of the metal and polymer additive manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards of equipment and facility.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce standard operating procedures in compliance with OSHA and EHS policies. Train users on appropriate policies and procedures.
• Develop and provide hands-on experiential learning opportunities that maximize user?s knowledge of relevant materials, processes, and technologies.
• Maintain inventory of related consumables for the metal and polymer fabrication processes. May submit purchase orders to replenish materials.
• Advise on the installation, configuration, and modification of metal and polymer additive equipment.
• Support fabrication related coursework and programming of the college?s faculty.
• Support funded research projects involving materials, processes, parameters, and parts development.
• Provide custom design or fabrication services to fulfill the college?s needs.
• Stay abreast of relevant metal and polymer additive technologies and upcoming trends.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Design, or related field.
• Eight (8) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

• Four (4) years of experience in specific areas of manual or digital fabrication.
• Minimum two (2) years in a fabrication setting managing diverse fabrication tasks.
• Ability to lead and train others while managing production queues.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Master?s degree in Engineering, Design or related field
• Experience in metal additive manufacturing.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Oils: There is air or skin exposure to POLS (Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants) or other cutting fluids.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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