Machine Shop Engineer/Manager

Payroll Title: UCP IX Class Code: 0914-9089 Job Family: TLR FLSA Code: E Score: 639 JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Dean/Director, manages the machine shop for a college/division and works independently in the design, development and fabrication of complex high-precision mechanical equipment and models for use in the college/division research and educational activities.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Working independently, designs, develops and fabricates from original designs, prints, sketches or verbal/conceptual descriptions, complex high-precision mechanical equipment, models and instruments as specified or required for special research applications, requiring knowledge of the laws and principles of mechanical engineering. Consults with and advises researchers concerning development of special instruments and devices required to accomplish research/educational goals; assists in planning new laboratories. Diagnoses, repairs or rebuilds equipment and instruments as required. Recruits, trains, supervises, evaluates, schedules and assigns work to shop personnel engaged in the construction of routine and complex projects. Plans, organizes and conducts machine shop safety courses and certifies shop users are qualified to use equipment and machinery. Recommends budget requests for shop equipment and supplies; estimates labor and material costs for each project. Oversees use of shop facilities by students, staff and faculty to assure proper usage of equipment according to prescribed safety standards. Is responsible for the safety of all shop activities; sets up and maintains safety program and machinery maintenance program; initiating corrective action as necessary. Supervises, coordinates and schedules shop projects to meet deadlines and requests, evaluating and assigning priorities to individual projects.

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11. Is responsible for the maintenance of shop and classroom laboratory equipment as needed. 12. Maintains contact with vendors and searches commercial market to determine availability and cost of equipment/instruments to meet exact specifications for research/educational needs. 13. Initiates purchases, controls delivery of supplies and equipment and maintains necessary records. 14. Keeps abreast of developments in area of expertise and related scientific fields through reading of scientific journals and technical papers. 15. Evaluates shop functions and recommends changes in current or future operations. 16. Maintains files and records necessary to support shop activities. 17. Provides instruction and operation manuals, performance specifications and all necessary documentation and data for inclusion in various professional publications and possible patent applications. 18. Advises, assists and instructs students and other shop users in their work in machine shop. 19. Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or physical sciences OR equivalent combination of training and experience in design and construction of intricate instruments, gained in research lab setting. At least 5 years experience in the design and construction of high-precision instruments at the level of model maker, with ability to design and fabricate research equipment based on verbal descriptions of performance needs. Knowledge of basic principles of mechanics and mechanical design and thorough familiarity with material properties as required to serve college/division. Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and ability to plan, organize and conduct shop safety courses. Familiarity with metals, alloys and plastics used in instrument construction, including procurement of same. Supervisory and training ability in various skill trades such as metal working, welding, plumbing, carpentry, sheet-metal, machine repairing, electromechanical, power generating, etc. Ability to advise researchers and effectively deal with large number of multilevel projects related to different branches of engineering. Normal color vision.

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Production Supervisor Duties

Depending on the particular company, a production supervisor may plan, direct or coordinate work activities and obtain resources necessary for production success. In other words, production supervisors must be able to ensure their assigned assembly functions deliver products that meet all company cost, quality and quantity requirements. As a production supervisor, you review processing schedules and production orders and make decisions regarding resources needed to meet those schedules or orders. Production supervisors are also responsible for meeting company budget goals.
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Production Engineer Job Profile and Description Production Engineer is an individual who possess the wide range of knowledge on manufacturing and production process. Production engineer plays a crucial role in an organization, liaising across various business professionals to deliver designs equipped for manufacture and providing solutions to the problems concerning the design and manufacturing process. Duties and Responsibilities * Representing the manufacturing department at customer and product development liaison meetings and ensuring effective implementation of design practices to meet customer needs. * Establishing productive working relationships with engineering, planning, design teams to maintain customary liaison. * Planning and coordinating various procedures concerning in an organization. * Delivering quality engineering production solutions in learned response to development, hardware, manufacturing, and operational needs. * Planning, determining, coordinating, and controlling the processes concerning to production * Ensuring that strong and efficient teamwork culture exists within the production team. * Implementing project schedules and plans in a timely effective manner. * Taking initiation and directing various procedures to increase final outcome of the organization. * Directing the production team members and introducing efficient methods of production line. * Identifying risk mitigation actions and risks. * Mentoring and developing novice production engineers.

Job Description
Mechanical Design Engineer - Global Business Bristol / Leicester Competitive Plus Pension, Death in Service This is the ideal role for a mechanical design engineer from any high integrity engineering

background such as power, aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, utilities or rail, looking to progress their career. Joining an expanding and well-known company, the successful candidate will have the chance to work on high-profile projects for both UK and international clients. Our client offers this role based in Bristol or Leicester and, for the right candidate, may offer relocation expenses. Our client is the UK's leading engineering support services organisation specialising in the defence and aerospace sectors. With a portfolio of international projects, they are experiencing ongoing, planned growth. As such, an opportunity has now arisen for a number of Mechanical Design Engineers to work on key projects. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing and delivering complex mechanical handling and weapon launch systems equipment within our client's defence division. Estimating the timescale and resources required for each project, you will undertake mechanical design at both a system and sub-system level, including mechanisms and structures. You will integrate hydraulic and pneumatic systems into the overall design and ensure that each project is completed on time, on budget and to a high quality. Depending on each project, you may also be required to undertake concept or detailed design work. To be considered for this role, you must: - Have significant mechanical design experience gained within any high integrity engineering background such as power, aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, utilities or rail - Possess a mechanical, aerospace or automotive engineering degree As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you must possess excellent communication skills, a technical mindset and an analytical approach. A natural planner, you must be motivated, methodical and have the ability to work effectively to meet tight deadlines.
Mool Chand Agarwal PanAfrican Paper Mills (E.A.) Ltd PO Box # 535, Webuye, Kenya Tel: (254)-337-41225 (Home) Email: moolchandagarwal@yahoo.co.in Summary: A highly-motivated, creative & versatile professional with about 29 years of expertise in mechanical engineering, process plant construction, maintenance, trouble-shooting & manufacturing of heavy equipment for various process industries. Education: Bachelors of Engineering, Major Mechanical, 1970, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India. Training & Seminar:

Training in lifting tools & tackles & inspection of pressure vessels at Regional Labour Institute, Kanpur, India. Seminar on ISO9000 at Engineering Staff College of India, Hyderabad, India. Seminar on Risk Management conducted by AON MINET Insurance Brokers Ltd., Nairobi, Kenya.

Present Employment: Presently employed as Superintendent Projects with PanAfrican Paper Mills, Kenya a joint venture between Orient Paper & Industries, India; Government of Kenya & IFC, Washington since October 1997. The key responsibilities include: Preparation of project cost estimation for various projects. Retrofitting of stock preparation system of paper m/c, causticising plant, chemical recovery system, ESP for chemical recovery boiler & chemical pulp mill. Erection & commissioning activties of various projects such as multi-fuel boiler of capacity 20tph @ 12 bar, ESP for rotary lime-kiln & pulp mill. Maimntenance of paperboard m/c & chemical pulp mill. Implementation of various energy-conservation measures in the entire plant. Trouble-shooting of various technical problems arising throughout the plant. Coordinating & synchronizing activities with various departments, contractors & consultants visiting the site. Reporting to Director Projects. Work Experience: August 1995 to June 1997: Deputy General Manager Production Kitti Steels Limited, Heavy Engineering Division, India. The key responsibilities included: Review & modifications, if any, of engineering designs. Planning production schedules for the machine building shop. Manufacturing, fabrication & assembly of equipment required for various process plants such as cement plant, steel plant & sugar plant. Selection of engineers & technicians by coordinating with HR. Coordination with Quality Control Department for implementation of ISO9000. December 1989 to August 1995: Dy Chief Engineer-Mechanical Hindalco Industries Limited, India. The key responsibilities included: Project planning of various expansion projects. Erection & commissioning of reduction plant with dry-scrubbing sytstem, caster plant, cold, BHEL coalfired boiler of capacity 140TPH at 80Kg/cm sq., ESP, DM plant, compressor plant, refrigeration cooling system having humidification provision for MCCs & computer control units, water treatment plant, effluent treatment plant & carbon plant. Revamping of hot & cold rolling mills. Coordinating the maintenance activities during trial runs. Capacity expansion of alumina plant first to 3.5lacstpa & then to 4.5lacstpa by coordinating with civil, electrical, instrumentation & mechanical (piping, millwright & fabrication) departments. Manufacturing of equipment required for Aluminium industry. Handling of plant safety systems during dayto-day operations. I was also the chairman of the Safety Committee of the construction division of Hindalco Industries Ltd. & received safety awards for three consecutive years. October 1987 to October 1989: Superintendent-Mechanical Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Limited, India. The work profile included: Preparation of preventive maintenance schedule for the plant. Maintenance of boilers (coal & oil-fired) having coal-handling system, crusher & bucket elevator, stable bleaching powder plant & benzene hexa-chloride plant. July 1985 to June1987: Acting Chief Mechanical Engineer Nigerian Paper Mills Limited, Nigeria. The key responsibilities included: Planning & procurement of spares for the entire plant. Planning & recruitment of manpower in coordination with Human Resource department. Planning & scheduling of preventive maintenance for the entire mill.

Maintenance normal & preventive - of pulp mill, fibre processing plant, paper m/c's - corrugating & converting, recovery boiler, ESP, evaporators, causticizing plant, garage & workshop. Production & maintenance activities of chipper house & chips preparation plant. Coordinating with technical experts, from the suppliers, visiting the plant.

May 1983 to June 1985: Deputy Chief Engineer Century Pulp & Paper Company, India. The key responsibilities included: Preparation of technical specifications for & selection of, equipment. Finalisation of equipment & erection contractors. Erection & commissioning of recovery boilers, electrostatic precipitators, evaporators, causticizing plant, roasters, rotary limekiln & workshop. Manufacturing activities of knocked-down equipments supplied. Fabrication & erection of M.S./S.S. tanks. Maintenance - both preventive & normal - of recovery boilers, electrostatic precipitators, evaporators, causticizing plant, roasters, rotary lime kiln & workshop. Coordinating projects with contractors & suppliers. Planning manpower requirement for the plant. October 1981 to May 1983: Superintendent-Mechanical Nagaland Pulp & Paper Co. Limited (Government of India undertaking), India The responsibilities included: Commissioning, operation & maintenance both normal & preventive of - Coal fired boilers of capacity 35tph @ 65 kg/cm sq. having coal handling system, DM plant, compressor house, water treatment plant & cooling towers. - Steam turbines - 5.6mw & diesel generators 1100KVA. Commissioning & maintenance normal & preventive of BHEL recovery boiler, ESP, evaporation plant, hypochlorite plant, MOL plant, recausticizing plant, effluent treatment plant, workshop & garage. Interviewing & selection of technical personnel for the company. February 1980 to October 1981: Engineer-Mechanical A.P. Rayons Limited, India. The job profile included: Planning & scheduling of activities of mechanical workshop & garage comprising heavy earth moving & light vehicals & material handling vehicals such as cranes, forklifts, etc. Fabrication & erection of piping, insulation of piping & other equipments of whole plant. April 1973 to January 1980: Engineer-Mechanical Grasim Industries Limited, Engg. & Dev. Division, India The work profile included: Estimation of work & billing of materials. Planning & scheduling of manufacturing activities of the machine shop. Review & modifications, if any, of engineering designs. Manufacturing, fabrication & assembly of heavy equipments required for staple fibre plant, CS2 plant, sulphuric acid plant & sodium sulphate plant such as slurry mixers, dissolvers, filtration units, spinning machines, fibre cutters, after treatment m/c, drying units, baling presses, evaporators, crystalisers & various types of valves, gear boxes, etc. September 1971 to April 1973: Engineer-Mechanical

Hariyar Polyfibers Limited, India.

The job profile included: Erection of pulp mill. Machining activities of equipments required for the mill such as brown stock washers, digestors, rotary limekiln, lime coolers, crushers, bucket elevators & conveying systems.