Prototyping Project & Facility Manager/Machinist
University of Arkansas SystemAbout the role
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Type of Position:
Construction and Planning
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Job Type:
Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Vice Chancellor for Economic Development
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Prototyping Project & Facility Manager/Machinist is responsible for prototype fabrication to support product development for early-stage start-ups in NWA. This includes bringing a product from idea/concept through design, functional prototyping, development, testing, and design verification. The Prototyping Project & Facility Manager / Machinist will also be responsible for our Bentonville prototyping facility, the maintenance of the machines, and supervision of interns and graduate students in a service-learning environment. You will have the opportunity to have significant impact, grow your skills, and have fun in this exciting role!The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Utilizing 3D printing, CNC, and manual equipment including mills and lathes for fabricating models, prototypes, test parts, and low volume production of products.
• Participating and providing input in design meetings and ‘brainstorming’ sessions
• Ensuring that all machines and measurement equipment are calibrated regularly as needed
• Performing routine maintenance and servicing machines to ensure smooth, trouble-free operation
• Maintaining clean work environment by regular cleaning and upkeep
• Representing the University of Arkan
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