Machine Shop Manager

Machine Shop Manager

Location

York, PA

Job Type

Staff, Part Time

Job Number

202600076

Division

Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences, & Technology

Department

Civil & Mechanical Engineering

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Position Summary

Job Description:

The part-time Machine Shop Manager will supervise and assist students working on student design projects in the machine shop. This includes oversight of machine operation and safety throughout the shop as well as working with course instructors to help manage projects within shop capabilities and available time. The Machine Shop Manager will maintain the machine shop, its equipment, and supplies during assigned work hours, including storage of tooling, shop cleanliness, and machine operation. The Machine Shop Manager will work with the part-time Machine Shop Supervisors to ensure the shop is open and functioning during both class and open shop hours. The Machine Shop Manager will communicate shop issues and needs with the Chair of Civil and Mechanical Engineering.

Outcome:

Safe operation of the machine shop and appropriate maintenance of the machines within the shop.

Essential Functions

• Open and oversee the machine shop during daytime class hours
• Arrange for evening hours with shop supervisors
• Provide for appropriate preventative maintenance on shop equipment
• Work with Department Chair to make purchases for shop

Experience and Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least one year of experience in a professional and/or an educational machine shop required
• Completion of a maintenance vocational/technical school or a recognized apprenticeship program in general mechanical maintenance, preferred.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Frequently lifting objects up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally pulling and pushing up to 100 pounds.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written directions; working independently in the absence of supervision; establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships
• Knowledge of the safety equipment and procedures used in construction and professional machine shops.
• General mechanical ability which includes skills in the use of small hand and power tools, mechanical equipment, CNC machinery, and materials applicable to the mechanical trades.
• The ability to interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite and Google suite.

Additional Information

York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York Colleges Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report.

Part-time employees are eligible to make elective retirement contributions on a pretax basis as described in the colleges Retirement Benefit Plan.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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Are you able to lift at least 50 lbs.?

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Do you have experience in an educational machine shop?

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• No

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Do you have experience with engineering design?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to work daytime hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday?

• Yes
• No

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Employer York College of Pennsylvania

Address 441 Country Club Road

York, Pennsylvania, 17403

Phone 717-815-1320

Website https://www.ycp.edu/