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Oklahoma State University · 8 hours ago

Instrument Technician

positionStillwater, OK
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$22.50/hr - $28.50/hr
date5+ years exp

Oklahoma State University is looking for an Instrument Shop Technician for their Research Laboratory within the Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering department. The role involves providing research support, machine work, and maintenance tasks while ensuring safety and effective collaboration with team members.

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Responsibilities

Provide support to faculty, staff and students on research and development projects in the department and with other groups across the campus
Support mechanical shops on miscellaneous projects that require fabrication and support the mission of the university
Perform mill/lathe machine work, welding and sheet fabrication using steel, stainless steel, brass and aluminum
Prototype fabrication using wood and plastic, 3D printing, electronic/pneumatic integration
Fabricate new machine components and repair defective components
Perform other assigned duties related to operations, maintenance, and renovations to buildings and equipment, such as preventative maintenance, light duty carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and other miscellaneous repairs and maintenance activities
Respond to urgent work

Qualification

Machine tool operationMilling machine setupLathe setupWelding layoutFabrication equipment operationForklift operationCADCustomer relationsClass A CDLEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
At least 5 years of machine shop experience in machining and/or fabricating machine components
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Valid driver's License
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Machine tool operation, milling machine and lathe setup, proficiency in dividing head and rotary table use
Proficiency in welding layout and operation of fabrication equipment
Effective communication skills and ability to work well with team members and supervisor

Preferred

Vocational/Technical Machining, Welding, Metal Fabrication or related field
Forklift operation, proficiency in CAD, and customer relations experience
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Class A CDL

Company

Oklahoma State University

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Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students for success. OSU is America’s Brightest Orange.
dateFounded in 1890
location
Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://go.okstate.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

Oklahoma State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (73)
2024 (63)
2023 (83)
2022 (68)
2021 (60)
2020 (70)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$261.63M
Key Investors
State of OklahomaU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2025-05-29Grant· $250M
2024-12-10Grant· $0.09M
2024-07-17Grant· $10M

Leadership Team

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William Paiva
Executive Director & Founder | Center for Health Systems Innovation (CHSI)
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