ME Shop Graduate Lab Assistant AY26-27

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Position Information

Posting Number: 20260364V Position Title: ME Shop Graduate Lab Assistant AY26-27 Posting Type Student Hours/week: 20 hours per week Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students Semester 2026-2027 Academic Year Location Drosdick Hall Detailed Work Schedule

M-F as assigned

Number of positions: 2 Department: 205-Mechanical Engineering Contact Name: Jane Ni Contact Phone/Extension: 6105194981

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary:

Description

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and

instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools

or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics,

mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist students of all levels with the full cycle of manufacturing highquality prototypes, precision parts

Work collaboratively with engineering research and development team to

design and fabricate high-quality prototypes/ precision parts out of

titanium, stainless steel, low carbon steel, aluminum, and other materials

as needed

Provide guidance and direction to consumers in the ME Machine shop

Maintain order and appearance of the ME Machine shop

Maintain ME Machine shop equipment, tools, consumables

Teach and supervise students of all levels in ME Machine shop, complete

shop training for new users

Reports to ME Shop Manager

Perform a variety of machining operations to extremely close tolerances

using lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, highly specialized

tools, and other shop equipment with minimum supervision

Work from drawings, prints, rough sketches, and verbal instructions;

fabricate and construct a variety of shapes composed of steel, brass,

aluminum, stainless steel, and other exotic materials

Set-up, adjust, and operate computerized numerically controlled

equipment (CNC) and use software to generate tool paths for parts

fabrication in multiple axes. Certificate required once onboarded

Design, develop, and construct intricate tools, jigs, fixtures, and special

gauges for the fabrication of standard and experimental parts

Plan, layout and perform machine tool and bench operations using

unusual and diicult set-ups and machining methods

Visualize a finished job, make necessary mathematical calculations and

determine allowances for deflection and distortion

Perform highly-skilled fitting and assembly operations to extremely close

tolerances

Work closely with engineers in developing new, unusual or untried designs

and methods; where design information is minimal or nonexistent

Inspect own work, detect errors in drawings, operations and defects in

parts or materials and report to shop supervisor

Perform and execute welding using oxygen, acetylene, electric, TIG, MIG,

etc. Operate plasma cutter.

Set, align, and weld intricate parts and units in accordance to exacting

specifications; lay a smooth bead, obtain proper fusion and penetration

Perform finishing operations such as grinding, buing, polishing,

hardening, coating, etc.

Receive shipments and equipment, bring equipment to desired locations.

Responsibilities as directed by Mechanical Engineering Lab Manager

Requirements: Additional Information: Physical Demands Summary: Wage Rate: $18.00/hour

Posting Detail Information

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled Yes

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• • Have you ever worked on campus before? If "Y", what department and semester/year?

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