Science Support Machinist

 Science Support Machinist

Employment location:  South Pole, Antarctica

Length of appointment:  10/15/16 – 11/30/17

General Summary:
The South Pole Machinist operates and maintains the MAPO machine shop, which is located in the Dark Sector Laboratory of the NSF Amundsen-Scott research station at the South Pole in Antarctica.  The Machinist works as part of a team to provide on-site machinist services to scientists and engineers from several universities.  A continuous stay at the South Pole, lasting approximately eleven months, is preferred.  The position begins 10/15/16 and ends 11/30/17.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• 30% maintain and operate the MAPO machine shop
• 30% provide machining support for all science projects and the NSF Station.
• 15% assist with the assembly and set-up of scientific equipment
• 15% assist with the testing, integration and maintenance of electrical and mechanical assemblies, including the power, computer and electronic components
• 5% climb, operate machines and power tools outside of MAPO machine shop
• 5% other field work for instrument deployment and maintenance

Qualifications:
Minimum three years of experience with machining and working with complex instruments. In addition, preference will be given to candidates with experience with telescopes and mechanical systems, including electrical systems, servo systems and cryogenic systems, as well as radio, analog and digital electronics is advantageous.

Good problem-solving, organization and communication skills.  This individual must have the ability to work independently and as well as within a team environment.

Physical Demands:  A continuous stay at the South Pole, lasting approximately eleven months, is required.  Due to the job site, good physical health is required.  Applicant must be able to work in a cold, harsh environment.  Applicant must pass physical and mental qualifying exams before employment.  Climbing on telescope, bending, reaching, lifting and use of machines and power tools are required.

Mental Demands:  Planning; attention to detail; analytic and quantitative skills; reading; self-motivation; problem solving; math; reasoning; oral and written communications; ability to manage time pressures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.

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