Machine Shop Staff

Machine Shop Staff

Position Summary

Assist teams with robot repair and modifications.  This role requires a significant level of responsibility and provides the opportunity to utilize and further develop coaching skills and mechanical knowledge.  This is an active role, not sedentary.

Responsibilities

• Promote and instruct teams on tool safety practices depending on insurance and shop regulations
• Maintain safe work environment

Experience And Skills Needed

• FIRST experience not required
• Experienced machinist/welder, or significant machine shop experience
• Strong mechanical/technical skills
• Experience using a variety of machine tools (See list at end of position description) 
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Self-directed individual
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and move about the facility
• Ability to work as a member of a volunteer team

Machine Shop Staff Should Be Qualified To Operate: 

• Vertical Milling Machine
• Engine Lathes
• Acetylene Torches
• Drill Press
• Band Saw
• Disc Sander
• TIG Welder
• Finger brake
• MAPP Gas Torch
• Portable Band Saw
• Saber saw
• Router or Roto-zip
• Circular saw

Time Commitment

Commitment:               Minimum one day + Training

Approximate times:    Wednesday: 6:00 P.M.- 8 P.M. (dependent upon Regional*)

                                    Thursday: 8:00 A.M.- 8 P.M.

                                    Friday: 8:00 A.M.- 5 P.M.

                                    Saturday: 8:00 A.M.- Completion

NOTE: Volunteers should arrive on site 15-20 minutes prior to start of every shift in order to allow time to check in at the Volunteer Registration desk.

Training

OPTIONAL:  Volunteer Orientation Dinner and Training*

On-site oversight:     Volunteer Coordinator

*Please Note: some events will not be conducting a Wednesday evening Volunteer Orientation and Training.