LABORATORY INSTRUMENT SUPERVISOR 61092

4/1/51 C

Supervises the design, manufacture, modification and repair of complex electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical instruments in a highly diversified instructional research laboratory.

The duties involve both technical and administrative responsibility for supervising laboratory mechanics and instrument makers engaged in the design, fabrication, alteration and repair of teaching and research 1aboratory instruments, apparatus, and equipment. Responsibility exists for consulting with project engineers, research personnel, and students concerning design, choice of materials, and modification of scientific research equipment. The work involves participating in the design and modification of research equipment from blueprints, rough notes, and discussions. Developing and implementing production methods, maintaining quality control and safety standards, purchasing equipment, and selecting and training shop personnel are required duties.

The work is performed under the general supervision of a faculty member who assigns and reviews the work during performance and upon completion.

Examples of duties characteristic of positions in this class:

1. Supervises instrument technicians and mechanics in designing, constructing, modifying, and repairing precisian machinery and in manufacturing complex electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical research and teaching instruments and apparatus.
2. Prepares working drawings from blueprints, rough drawings, and verbal instructions; participates in the construction of instruments using machine tools and precision electronic or electromechanical measuring and calibration instruments.
3. Consults with and advises project engineers, research professors, students, and clients to determine design characteristics, choice of materials, and production procedures.
4. Determines and implements production methods, techniques, and quality control and safety standards.
5. Selects, trains, and appraises the work of shop personnel; provides guidance to shop personnel in solving design and construction problems; inspects finished products and assists the staff in field testing of constructed apparatus.
6. Receives, evaluates, and approves requests for supplies; advises supervisors on the need for materials, and recommends procurement of technical and non-technical equipment.

Completion of a standard high school course, including or supplemented by courses in the physical sciences, mathematics, and mechanical drawing, and at least six years of varied experience with precision machinery, electronic devices, and metal work, three of which must have involved instrument design and construction.

Thorough knowledge of precision tools and equipment; thorough knowledge of electronic, mechanical, or electromechanical devices; ability to design apparatus; ability to supervise, meet and work with others.