Scientific Machinist

Organizational Unit - University of Victoria -> Faculty of Science -> Physics & Astronomy - Location - University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary) - Posting Close Date - 3 February 2025 - Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date. - FTE - 1.0 - Salary Grade - $7,004.00 - $7,366.00 - Additional Posting Information: - N/A - Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable. - Classification - Technician/PB13B - Hours of Work - Monday to Friday; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm - Employee Group: - CUPE 951 - Regular - # of Hires Needed - 1 - Category - Installation, Maintenance, and Repair - About this Opportunity The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement. **_Applicants must have Red Seal/Interprovincial Standard Certificate._** - Job Summary The Faculty of Science Machine Shop provides support to the teaching and research programs within the departments of Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry, School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Biology, and Biochemistry & Microbiology. As part of the lab team, this position maintains and repairs teaching and research laboratory equipment; designs and fabricates custom scientific equipment (using both manual and CNC machines) based on verbal descriptions, samples, prototypes, or drawings; tests finished products for performance and safety; operates a variety of machines to perform machining, welding, sheet metal, and woodworking tasks in a timely manner; and must regularly service, repair, clean and upgrade shop equipment. This position also provides supervision and assistance/guidance to students (graduate and undergraduate), and other shop users with their projects in the shop, andliaises with faculty, staff, researchers and students the Faculty of Science and within the university community. - Job Requirements **Skills**: - Must be a highly creative, flexible individual with the ability to improve, adapt and/or design equipment, methods, and procedures in response to changing user demands. - Requires an individual with initiative and vision who will continually work towards improving services for our instructors, students and researchers. - Must have excellent communication skills are essential in order to work effectively with a wide variety of shop users including students (both undergraduate and graduate), researchers, staff, and faculty. - The ability to work efficiently and accurately in spite of interruptions and tight deadlines is expected. - Possess superior technical ability with a wide range of machining techniques - Proficiency in SolidWorks, Mastercam, and operation of HASS CNC mill. - Must have a thorough knowledge of established safety practices. **Specialized Knowledge/Education**: Must be a fully trained machinist, Journeyman level. **Experience**: Preference is given to skills developed in a professional environment though self-taught skill development is an added benefit that demonstrates a passion for the trade. Experience with welding (TIG, MIG, plasma-arc, oxy-acetylene, silver solder, stick welding and plastic welding), sheet metal fabrication, plastic fabrication (acrylics and other polymers), and finished woodworking are a preferred asset. **Territory Acknowledgement**:We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and WSÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. **What UVic Offers**:To learn more click here.