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Machine Shop Technician (Whiting School of Engineering Manufacturing)

Johns Hopkins University
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Jan 23, 2026
The WSE Manufacturing Center is seeking a *Machine Shop Technician* to provide technical support, including repairs, maintenance, rigging/moving, organizing, cleaning and various other tasks. The WSE Manufacturing Center provides support for the entire Hopkins Enterprise, which includes the professional Machine Shop, Self-service Machine Shop, Advanced Manufacturing Lab, Makerspace along with the satellite Machine shop at the School of Medicine. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Maintain all machine shop equipment. Diagnose and repair various pieces of equipment throughout the Homewood and East Baltimore campuses. Load and deliver packages throughout the Homewood and East Baltimore campuses. Operate forklifts and pallet jacks. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or graduation equivalent. Three years of related experience. Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Experience with rigging/moving, inclusive of operating heavy equipment for rigging. Ability to read mechanical diagrams and service manuals. Certified tradesman. Special knowledge, skills, and abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required to effectively understand the needs of our customer base. High level of problem solving and mechanical aptitude. Technical qualifications or specialized certifications High level of technical skills related to the work. Thorough knowledge of mechanical devices and how to diagnose and repair issues. Basic knowledge of electronics and how to troubleshoot problems. Classified Title: Machine Shop Assistant Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/01/OB Starting Salary Range: $15.40 - $22.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Monday - Friday, 19 hrs wkly, flexible hours between 6am and 6pm FLSA Status:Non-Exempt Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus Department name: Engineering Business Office Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering >