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Physics/Machine Shop Technician II

Central Michigan University • Mount Pleasant, MI • 1w ago

Central Michigan University

Position Information

Posting Number S-3941

Position Number 03150

Type of Recruitment External

Position Title PHYSICS/MACHINE SHOP TECHNICIAN II

Position Summary

Responsible for setting up and disassembling instructional laboratories, repairs and maintains laboratory equipment, controls departmental supply and equipment inventory, uses machine and wood shop techniques to fabricate and/or modify instructional and research equipment.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Associates degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering, machine tool technology, precision machining, industrial technology, or the physical sciences with relevant machine shop experience, or the equivalent in science or shop experience.

At least two years of increasingly responsible work experience involving repair and preventive maintenance of equipment of a qualifying nature.

Ability to recognize and assemble instructional laboratory equipment.

Ability to operate standard machine tools such as drills, lathes, mills.

Knowledge of CNC machining and CAD experience.

Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to supervise.

Experience working as part of a team to design and fabricate specialized components for research projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for maintenance, repair and fabrication of parts for equipment in Physics and other departments in the College of Science and Engineering.

Responsible for supervision and maintenance of department supply and equipment inventory, shop and machine tools facilities.

Responsible for ordering supplies for Physics Department and performing cost comparison.

Responsible for department gas supply inventory.

Responsible for up-keep and security of physics lab equipment and supplies, and salvage of obsolete equipment.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before August 31st, 2026.

Employee Group Supervisory Technical

Staff Pay Level 4

Pay Range Minimum Rate: $23.50 per hour, estimated range: $23.50 per hour - $28.00 per hour

Division Academic Affairs

Department Physics

Position Status Regular

Position End Date

Employment Status Full-Time

FTE 1.00

Position Type 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule 8am - 5pm, Mon - Fri, occasional nights/weekends as needed

Location Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

The Physics Department offers Physics and Astronomy/Astrophysics Bachelors Degrees, as well Master's Degrees in Physics, and Doctorate degrees in Physics and Science of Advanced Materials. Over 500 students take physics courses each academic year. Our classes included a range of lectures and laboratory experiences at the introductory and advanced level that require specialized demonstration and experimental equipment. There are currently nine tenured faculty members and three fixed term faculty members who teach and perf

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