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Town of Ithaca, New York, United States
Onsite
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The Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences & Education (CLASSE) seeks a machining professional with supervisory experience to manage the Clark Hall Machine Shop on Cornell’s Ithaca campus. The Machine Shop Supervisor will manage a team of machinists and will direct the operations of our professional and student machine shops. Well qualified candidates will possess strong technical skills in metal manufacturing and CAD (computer-aided design), have a strong customer service orientation, and be equally adept with the business side of shop management.
The Opportunity
As Machine Shop Supervisor, you will oversee operations and provide strategic leadership to support and advance the shop’s mission. The Clark Hall Machine Shop is a self-sustaining (re-charge) operation that provides service to the Cornell community and a limited external community (both academic and professional). The machine shop supports research and educational work of Cornell students (undergraduate and graduate), faculty and staff as well as external collaborators (academic and professional).
On any given day, you might work with a past or future Nobel laureate to translate their equipment needs into manufacturable parts and CAD models. Or you might teach Cornell students how to safely build parts for their research projects. Or you could develop cost estimates for fabricating the prototype of a new invention.
Key responsibilities will include:
About CLASSE
The Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Sciences and Education (CLASSE) is a fast-paced, dynamic workplace where scientists, professors, post-docs, researchers, engineers, support specialists, and technicians work hand-in-hand to develop, test, and implement scientific equipment and research procedures.
What We Need
Send us a cover letter and resume outlining your interest in this position and explaining how your experience and qualifications match the position requirements. Your letter is an important component of your application.
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Rewards and Benefits
Working Environment
Machine shops are inherently dangerous and require strict adherence to safety procedures. The machines pose hazards as do the various welding operations. There are chemicals and some materials that require special handling and controls while machining.
University Job Title:
Tech Svcs Supv II
Job Family:
Academic Support
Level:
F
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Range:
$76,874.00 - $89,340.00
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Endowed
Contact Name:
Kathy McKee
Contact Email:
kem342@cornell.edu
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2026-10-19