Gonzaga University - Spokane, WA
posted 4 months ago
The Machinist and Project Support Coordinator at Gonzaga University plays a crucial role in supporting senior design projects, research activities, and student engineering clubs through expertise in fabrication and machining. This position involves operating and maintaining various machine shop equipment, assisting students with their fabrication needs, and ensuring that safety standards are strictly adhered to. The coordinator will work closely with students to help them design, fabricate, and assemble components for their projects, providing technical guidance on material selection and machining techniques. In addition to fabrication support, the coordinator will collaborate with senior design teams and student clubs to understand their project requirements and timelines. This hands-on role requires providing technical advice throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to completion, and assisting with the fabrication of prototypes and custom parts. The coordinator will also support First-Year Seminar (FYS) courses and co-curricular activities, fostering a collaborative environment among students and faculty. Safety is a top priority in this role, and the coordinator will conduct training sessions on the safe use of machine shop tools and equipment, develop instructional materials, and ensure compliance with university safety policies. Regular safety inspections and maintenance checks on machine shop equipment will also be part of the responsibilities. The coordinator will manage the inventory of materials and tools, ensuring a clean and organized machine shop environment. This position is vital for promoting a culture of safety, collaboration, and excellence in engineering education at Gonzaga University.