CEAS Support Shops Associate
About The Position
The CEAS Support Shops Associate reports to the CEAS Support Shops Supervisor and supports the operation and management of fabrication laboratories in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS). The position supports instructional and fabrication activities, including assigned laboratory section supervision, manufacturing services for research and educational projects, and assistance to faculty with instructional and research laboratory safety. The Associate maintains and upgrades equipment and helps ensure a safe and efficient learning environment. The role includes supporting and overseeing students in laboratory courses, advising students on the safe use of equipment and materials in the student fabrication shops, and assisting with course projects, including Senior Capstone design and fabrication. The Associate helps maintain the CEAS Student Machine Shop, Welding Fabrication Shop, and Innovation Hub, and designs and builds instructional and research devices such as test fixtures and class demonstration devices according to laboratory needs and faculty specifications. The Associate teaches students to operate equipment and operates equipment for students when necessary. Other duties or projects may be assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher), or four years of directly related full-time experience in lieu of a degree, or a combination of higher education coursework and work experience totaling four full-time years.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience with conventional milling and lathe operations.
- Experience with 3-axis CNC machining, welding, and/or prototype fabrication and development.
- Proficiency with computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software.
- Experience supervising or mentoring students in an instructional or research laboratory setting.
Responsibilities
- Support instruction and oversee students in assigned laboratory courses, such as MEC 225.
- Advise students on the use of equipment and materials in the student fabrication shops.
- Guide and supervise students and ensure they follow safety protocols when using equipment and hand tools.
- Assist with maintenance and upkeep of the CEAS Student Machine Shop, Welding Fabrication Shop, and Innovation Hub.
- Assist students with course projects, including Senior Capstone design and fabrication.
- Assist in designing and building instructional and research devices, including test fixtures and class demonstration devices, based on laboratory needs and faculty specifications.
- Teach students how to operate equipment and operate equipment for students when necessary.
- Support manufacturing services related to research and educational projects.
- Assist and advise faculty on instructional and research laboratory safety.
- Maintain and upgrade equipment to help ensure a safe and efficient learning environment.
- Perform other duties or projects as assigned, as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Benefits
- $4,150 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly, in addition to base salary.
- Eligible for overtime provisions of the FLSA.
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Job Type
Full-time
