Machinist
- Auburn, AL
- $41,230-114,160 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Home Org Name Industrial & Systems Engineering
Division Name Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering
Position Title Machinist
Job Class Code AD84/AD85/AD86/AD87
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term Yes
Limited Term Length 2 Years
Job SummaryAuburn University is seeking experienced machinists at all levels who are nationally certified as a machinist with additional specialties in teaching/instruction, Occupational Safety, Mechatronics and Industry 4.0/5.0/6.0 technologies. This position integrates teaching, occupational safety, mechanical design, technical drawings, manual skills, mathematics, and computer programming to produce high-quality components in limited production runs, advanced prototypes, qualified technicians and professional engineering candidates.
Essential FunctionsSafety & Supervision
- Enforce OSHA machining safety standards, including SDS, LOTO, and electrical safety.
- Serve as a Safety Officer and member of the ICAMS Safety Council.
- Supervise and instruct students and junior machinists in safe shop practices.
- Teach NIMS Level 1-4 machining skills to university students and industry professionals.
- Leads workshops on CAD/CAM, metrology, reverse engineering, advanced machining and Industry 4.0/5.0
- Lead teams on industry field trips and host/lead workshops for both industry and academia.
- Work with students, faculty and industry to develop unique prototypes and limited production runs.
- Operate manual and CNC machines (milling, turning, drilling, grinding, EDM, Swiss, 5-axis milling, complex lathes with live tooling and state of the art 5 axis waterjet).
- Set up and troubleshoot CNC programs using G-code; adjust tool and part offsets. Troubleshoot equipment.
- Perform all levels of classic manual machining and metrology using calipers, micrometers, gauge blocks, and microscopes. Perform all levels of maintenance on all the machines and equipment in the facility.
- Create and interpret detailed engineering drawings, including GD&T standards.
- Documented training in GD&T standards
- Use CAD/CAM software (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, MasterCAM, AutoCAD PowerMill) for design and manufacturing programs.
- Program and operate coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and 3D scanners.
- Review and correct engineering drawings for manufacturability.
- Troubleshoot machining and programming issues across various platforms.
- Certify GD&T drawings and ensure surface finish quality using precision instruments.
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Machinist I: Associate's degree in Advanced Manufacturing, Machining, or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining. Salary Range: $41,230-$61,850
- Sr. Machinist: Associate's degree in Advanced Manufacturing, Machining, or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining and 2 years of experience in Advanced Manufacturing, Machining, or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining. Salary Range: $43,610-$69,780
- Master Machinist: Associate's degree in Advanced Manufacturing, Machining, or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining and 4 years of experience Advanced Manufacturing, Machining, or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining. Salary Range: $51,970-$88,350
- Lead Machinist: Associate's degree in Advanced Manufacturing, Machining, or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining and 6 years of Advanced Manufacturing, Machining, or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining experience. Salary Range: $63,420-$114,160
- Excellent demonstrated proficiency in manual and CNC machining.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software and metrology tools.
- Strong understanding of safety regulations and instructional capabilities.
- Experienced, documented instructor preferred
- Ability to lead, teach, and collaborate in a dynamic academic-industrial environment.
Minimum License and CertificationsMachinist I
Required within a year of employment:
- NIMS Certification in Milling 1
- NIMS Certification in Turning 1
- NIMS Certification in Milling 1 and 2
- NIMS Certification in Turning 1 and 2
- Qualified as CNC 5 axis Operator-Required
- Qualified as an Electrostatic Discharge Machine Operator
- NIMS Certification in Milling 1 and 2
- NIMS Certification in Turning 1 and 2
- Qualified as CNC 5 axis Operator
- Qualified as an Electrostatic Discharge Machine Operator
Required at hire:
- NIMS Certification in Milling 1 and 2
- NIMS Certification in Turning 1 and 2
- Qualified as CNC 5 axis Operator
- Qualified as an Electrostatic Discharge Machine Operator
- GD&T Technologist Level Exam
NIMS Certification in Diemaking INIMS Certification in Moldmaking Level INIMS I 4.0 Smart Maintenance SpecialistNIMS I 4.0 Smart Production Specialist
NIMS Certification in Diemaking Level IINIMS Certification in Moldmaking Level III 4.0 Smart Systems Integration SpecialistI 4.0 Smart Process SpecialistBasic Swiss Machine Operator
NIMS Certification in Diemaking Level IIINIMS Certification in Moldmaking Level IIIGD&T Senior Level ExamPosting Detail InformationSalary Range $41,230 - $114,160
Job Category Facilities/Skills Trades
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 08/26/2025
Closing Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance StatementIt is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their to learn more.
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Quick Link for Internal PostingsDocuments Needed to ApplyRequired Documents * Resume
Optional Documents * Cover Letter