Support laboratory equipment through machining, welding, and repair as a Scientific Machinist serving teaching and research programs. Work across varied shop tasks.
The Faculty of Science Machine Shop needs a creative, adaptable machinist for custom scientific equipment and shop operations. You will maintain laboratory equipment, interpret drawings or prototypes, and adapt methods to changing user demands. The work includes assisting students and other users while liaising with faculty, staff, researchers, and students throughout the university community.
Key Responsibilities: Maintain and repair teaching and research laboratory equipment
Fabricate equipment using manual and CNC machines
Operate machines for welding and sheet metal tasks
Assist students and users with shop projects




Liaise with university faculty, staff, researchers, and students
Requirements: Journeyman-level training as a fully trained machinist
Creative, flexible approach to equipment design and improvement
Initiative and vision for improving shop services
Ability to work accurately despite interruptions and tight deadlines
Preferred welding, plastic fabrication, and woodworking experience
Bring scientific equipment repair, welding, fabrication, and user-support skills to a collaborative Faculty of Science machine shop.

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📌 Laboratory Equipment Machinist and Welder (British Columbia)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 British Columbia