Engineering Machinist

Basic Function and Responsibility: The Engineering Machinist (EM) assists the SSTH Director of Lab Operations and Safety Specialist with lab safety, ordering, and inventory. The EM supports the chair and faculty members of the Physics and Engineering Program by training faculty and students in equipment operations and maintaining/repairing/testing/calibrating equipment, and coordinating with IT on equipment-specific software installation and testing. Alignment with Theological Positions The person who fills this position must be someone who personally agrees with Biola’s Articles of Faith and Statement of Biblical Principles and who is supportive of the positions taken by Biola as contained in its Eschatology Teaching Position. As such, this person may not speak against or act in a manner inconsistent with these positions during the course of their employment at Biola. Essential Duties: Equipment Operations, Maintenance, and Repair: Oversee the daily operational requirements of the engineering garage. Proactively maintain the commonly used engineering equipment, including but not limited to 3D printers, CNC routers, milling machines, lathes, MIG/TIG welders, laser cutter, and power tools. Perform minor repairs in-house and outsource major repairs to manufacturers or third-party contractors. Investigate and recommend alternatives for obsolete models. Perform CNC programming and machinery setup. Training and Supervision: Train faculty, adjunct faculty, part-time student employe