Fabrication Specialist - North Dakota State University : Job Details

Description & Details: The Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABEN) department has undergraduate and graduate programs in Agricultural Engineering, Precision Agriculture and Agricultural Systems Management. The faculty, staff and students involved with the three programs construct and build a variety of structures and implements for research, Extension programming, and student projects. A person with shop and fabrication skills is needed to help faculty, students and staff with these projects. Research Responsibilities:

• Construct, repair, modify, and test equipment and apparatus for research projects; Construct, repair, modify, and test equipment and apparatus for research projects.
• Perform technical assistance related to the design and construction of research apparatus for faculty, research specialists, undergraduate/graduate students, and other personnel.
• Organize and maintain shop spaces, including keeping tools and equipment in safe working condition, maintaining an inventory of shop equipment and supplies, providing training on how to use shop tools and devices, and providing guidance and maintaining documentation to meet the university's requirements related to shop safety.
• Help with the procurement and purchase of equipment and supplies; and
• Provide service and collegiality to support department research, including a) contributing to a positive and collegial work environment through cooperation and collaboration with others, and b) other duties as assigned.

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Help teaching faculty with hands-on activities and preparations for classes and labs, including setting up equipment, tools, and teaching aid devices to support those activities; Help teaching faculty with hands-on activities and preparations for classes and labs, including setting up equipment, tools, and teaching aid devices to support those activities; Help teaching faculty with hands-on activities and preparations for classes and labs, including setting up equipment, tools, and teaching aid devices to support those activities;
• Help students with the use of the ABEN Department facilities.
• Teach students how to safely use tools and equipment in shop areas.
• Guide students working on various projects in the shop related to courses taught in the department, such as senior design, capstone, and other course project activities; and
• Provide service and collegiality to support department teaching, including a) contributing to a positive and collegial work environment through cooperation and collaboration with others, and b) other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (following standard University hours); Occasional evening hours Hiring Range: Salary starting at $50,000 - $60,000 + depending on experience Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in machinery or related field, or with equivalent experience
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural technology or related field, or with equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with electronics and instrumentation; and
• Experience working in an academic environment.

Core Competencies:

• Willingness to drive
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in machining, welding, and fabrication techniques
• Working knowledge with MS Office software
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail.

Applicant Materials Required: The application should include the following:

• Letter of application showing how qualifications are met
• Names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three references

For further inquiries about this position, please e-mail [email protected] , Search Committee Chair and include a phrase such as Inquiry into ABEN Fabrication Specialist Position in the subject line. NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS! Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
  • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
  • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
  • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
• Superb Retirement Plan
  • Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
• Paid Leave - including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits include Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

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