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Instrument Maker/Manual Machinist



Job description

Company Name


Brown University




Experience


0 - 99 years




Job Site


Onsite




Job Category


Engineering/Technical/Trade




Date Range


Nov 3 – Dec 5, 2025




Standard Hours Per Week


37.50





TECHNICAL SKILLS


Must Have








LOCATION INFORMATION


182 Hope Street


182 Hope street

Providence Rhode Island 02912





JOB SUMMARY


Model maker utilizing various...



JOB DESCRIPTION


In the Joint Engineering and Physics Instrument Shop (JEPIS), the Instrument Maker/Machinist will perform precision machining specifically in support of the School of Engineering, the Department Physics, as well as all other University departments.

JEPIS is a prototype fabrication shop that creates fixtures in support of research.

JEPIS also includes a Student Shop that contains instruments available to students for their academic studies.Students, staff and faculty that have been trained in the proper use of the instruments within the Student Shop are given authorized access.

The JEPIS Instrument Maker/Machinist will be responsible for introducing students,staff and faculty to machine shop technologies, as assigned.



Daily tasks:

Precision machining and fabrication of parts and models in a variety of materials, in accordance with specified dimensions and close tolerances.

Must be able to operate all pieces of equipment in the Main Shop and Student Shop.

The equipment would include but not be limited to Lathes, Bridgeport type milling machines, CNC retrofit milling machines, surface grinder, band saws, grinders, and presses.

Produce quality parts in a timely manner.



Minimum Job Requirements:

High school and/ or trade school education in Machine shop.

Possess superior machining skills to be able to fabricate fixtures and components to close tolerances with a minimum of 5 years hands on experience in a Model shop / Experimental machining environment.

Manual + CNC Machining in Model Shop Environment

Have proven knowledge of CNC setup and operation and related software.

Possess own basic machine shop tools.

Must be able to braze, TIG and arc weld a variety of metals.

Should have strong Inter personal and communication skills to deal efficiently with all University personnel, and work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to instruct some machining courses and advise on safe machining practices and procedures.



Skills (Must Have):

Able to work + communicate w/others; Manual Machining Ability, CNC experience – Accurite/Pro TO Trax, Read + Understanding Blueprints.


100% onsite










Location of Position: If Remote, please specify exact working address



182 hope street.

Parking is on street and metered











What is the reason/justification for this need?



to help the machine shop during leaves











What is the estimated duration for this business need?



1 month- will get extended based on performance.

Could also be contract to hire for the right candidate.











What are the daily hours (schedule) for this role?

(i.e: 9-5, 8-5)?

If part time/per diem, please specify approximately how many hours.



37.5 hours per week 8 am to 430 pm















Type of experience needed?



1-2 years



Number of years of experience needed?



1-2 years











Minimum education requirement



high school diploma trade school certification











What is the ideal personality for someone in this role?



flexible, competent in solidworks CAD software, experence with milling and lathes











Which skills are "nice to haves”?



software experience





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Required Skill Profession

Metal Workers And Plastic Workers



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