Jr. Machinist - KSAS (Physics & Astronomy)

Baltimore, MD, United StatesFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Based in United States

Core

Fabricate precision components and specialized equipment/instruments for university research and instructional community using manual and CNC machinery.

Role type

Junior IC machinist

Builds

Precision hardware components, jigs, fixtures, and instruments for physics and astronomy research

Domain

Manufacturing / Precision Engineering

Required skills

CNC programming and operation, manual lathe and milling operation, wire EDM operation, CAD/CAM proficiency, GD&T understanding, precision measurement, welding and brazing, material fabrication (aluminum, steel, titanium, etc.)

Preferred skills

Multi-axis CNC programming, manufacturing process development, machining course certificates

Technologies

SolidWorks, Mastercam, Creo, AutoCAD, CNC machines, wire EDM, laser cutters, waterjet

Responsibilities

Fabricate precision components from various materials, design jigs and fixtures, operate manual and CNC machines, interface with faculty and staff to understand requirements, track time and materials, maintain workspace

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC

About jhu

The Johns Hopkins University was America’s first research university, founded for the express purpose of expanding knowledge and putting that knowledge to work for the good of humanity. Today, Johns Hopkins has approximately 6,500 faculty, 6,200 undergraduate students, and 17,600 graduate students across 230 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. JHU has multiple campuses in Baltimore and campuses serving graduate students in DC, Italy, and China. Johns Hopkins stands alone among top research universities in its extraordinary commitment of attention and resources