Project Machinist

The MIT Plasma Science & Fusion Center (PSFC) is world-leader in plasma physics and fusion energy. It is located on the main campus of MIT in Cambridge MA. Combining mid-scale experimental facilities and extensive engineering capabilities with over 150 exceptional faculty, staff, and students, the PSFC has a sixty-year history of relentless innovation, technical achievement, and dedicated education. The PSFC has been central to several recent fusion breakthroughs, including conceiving the SPARC tokamak, demonstrating the first large-scale 20 tesla superconducting fusion magnet, and analyzing the record-breaking plasma shot at the National Ignition Facility. The PSFC is seeking outstanding individuals with a track record of excellence to join our team and the mission of advancing a physical understanding of plasmas and their application to deliver clean, sustainable, societal-scale fusion energy.

Job Description: The candidate’s primary responsibility will be to work in the PSFC’s machine shop to fabricate a wide range of components needed to perform research and development in plasma physics and fusion energy. Significant experience working with the materials found in these systems is essential, including aluminum, steel, Inconel, copper, molybdenum, tungsten, G10, and or fiber-reinforced plastics.  The candidate should be an expert with modern machine tools (e.g. the programming of CAM milling machines and lathes) and will be expected to set up, maintain, and operate such machine tools. The candidate needs to have experience with Master Cam programming CNC lathes and multi-axis milling machine as well the use of horizontal and vertical band saws, belt/disc sanders, rotary grinders, and buffers which are typical in a machine shop. Experienced with speeds and feeds and selection of proper tooling a must.  Experience using wire EDM machines is desired. The ability to work closely with students, researchers, and engineers is required. Most importantly, the candidate should have an R&D background with significant experience and the ability to fabricate one-off pieces, tooling, and fixtures required for prototype or short-run production cycles.

Job Requirements: A two-year technical school degree with experience numerically controlled machine training and a minimum of 10 years of professional relevant experience as a machinist is required. Master Cam software experience on CNC milling machines and lathes. Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision, to estimate project schedule and costs, and to train and educate more junior machinists required. Position occasionally requires overtime and weekend work to complete time sensitive jobs.
 

Salary Range: $47.73 - $49.52

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Resumes should be submitted with a cover letter specifically addressing why the applicant feels qualified for this position.  Resumes without an acceptable cover letter will not be considered.