"text/turtle" . "Format"@en . . """_________________________________________________________________________ Job Description and Selection Criteria Job title CNC Machinist Division Mathematical Physical and Life Sciences Department Physics Location Denys Wilkinson Building Grade and salary Grade 5 £28,759 - £33,966 per annum Hours Full time Contract type Permanent Reporting to Head of Mechanical Workshop Vacancy reference 172043 Additional information Closing date – midday on 30 April 2024 The role We are looking to enhance our team of skilled technicians with a CNC Machinist who will work under the general direction of the Denys Wilkinson Building Workshop Supervisor to act as an integral member of the mechanical workshop within Oxford Physics. Primarily the duties are manufacturing components using standard machines and fitting them into assemblies and complete pieces of equipment required for research. Additional duties such as the installing, modifying and maintaining apparatus and equipment, which may take place on sites away from Oxford and abroad, are required. Responsibilities Working from production or general arrangement drawings, sketching, written or verbal instructions, the specific duties include:          The efficient and safe operation of the full range of standard mechanical workshop machines and other processes. Specialised duties within the training and experience of the post-holder, e.g. programming and operation of computer-aided machines, high precision instrument making, manufacture of pressure/vacuum vessels and equipment, welding. The fitting and assembly of components, sub-assemblies and complete equipment to appropriate precision and other standards. The installation, modification and repair of equipment required for teaching and research. Effectively interpret engineering drawings and calculations and quickly identify inconsistencies. Use own experience and judgement to solve complex problems relating to the manufacture or maintenance of equipment or apparatus. Assisting other workshop staff on tasks as required. Advising academic, research support and other staff or graduate students on the mechanical production aspects involved in their research or other activities. Any other related duties within the capabilities of the post-holder and appropriate to the role. Selection criteria Essential     Experience of high technology research and development Experience of computer controlled machining Experience of manufacturing components using CNC and standard machines The post-holder is expected to have already acquired, and be able to demonstrate the necessary specialist skills and knowledge to allow him or her to perform the duties without supervision when working away from the workshop. Desirable    A BTEC Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Mechanical or Production Engineering or an equivalent qualification is highly desirable Lower qualifications would be considered if offset by experience significantly greater than the minimum specified above Additional qualifications and/or experience would be advantageous 172043 CNC Machinist JD and Person Spec Physics .doc 2 Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties [if not relevant delete whole section] This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows:   Manual handling Work with any substance which has any of the following pictograms on their MSDS: 172043 CNC Machinist JD and Person Spec Physics .doc 3 About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cuttingedge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. 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