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Duke University Job Description: |
Job Title: MANAGER, INSTRUMENT SHOP |
Job Code: 1236 |
FLSA: E |
Job Level: 13 |
Revised Date: 08/15/1990 |
Job Family: JF 05 |
Manage and coordinate the activities of the instrument shop to provide machining, design, construction, installation, repair and maintenance of precision parts and scientific equipment.
Manage and coordinate the work of instrument shop personnel in machining of precision parts and the design, construction, installation, repair and maintenance of complex scientific equipment to include the requisition of materials, billing, division of labor, bookkeeping and maintenance. Schedule and assign work to ensure efficient utilization of manpower, equipment and facilities.
Advise faculty, students and other customers regarding construction and modification of equipment; review blueprints, sketches, photographs and other specifications and estimate total job cost.
Inspect completed work for accuracy and compliance with pertinent safety regulations. Prepare budget recommendations; maintain accurate records and prepare comprehensive reports reflecting work activities and financial status.
Manage the operations of an equipment shop for the personal use of students and faculty.
Perform various personnel functions including, but not limited to hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
| Education/Training: | Work requires a general background in machine shop equipment operation, and metal or plastic work generally acquired through a technical or vocational high school education. |
| Experience: | Work requires ten years instrument making experience or related experience such as machinist or tool and die maker to acquire proficiency in fabricating precision parts, instruments and equipment to support scientific research and medical diagnoses. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE. |
| Skills: | N/A |
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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