Engineering Lab Technician
Job ID: 300631
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department Information
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepares, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical engineering lab equipment (ex. tensile/torsion, fluid flow energy loss, pumps, heat exchangers, vibration etc.)
- Prepare Standard Operating Procedures, safety guidelines for labs or equipment, and other documents relevant to the use of mechanical equipment.
- Assist students and faculty with fabrication or 3D printing of components, test specimens and parts and ensure students follow safe practices and receive proper training.
- Constructs complex precision components, mechanical devices and structures using manual/CNC fabrication and/or 3D printing methods.
- Determines mechanical equipment supply quantities and ensures stock is available
- Prepares, operates, trains and oversees operation of a wide variety of mechanical equipment such as 3D printers, power tools, CNC Mills/Lathes, water jet cutters, welders, manual mills/lathes, robotic arms
- Recommendation and specifies new mechanical or aerospace engineering lab equipment or related upgrades
Job Summary
Provide hands-on technical services and practical application guidance to students and faculty in an undergraduate engineering research setting. Technician duties depend on the specialized field of study. Supports the instructional mission of the College and University by maintaining the mechanical aspects of the laboratories and specialized equipment in those laboratories.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains and repairs engineering lab equipment and maintains associated records
- Prepares engineering lab equipment for engineering lab courses and purchases parts and/or components for machines and/or specimens
- Assists students and faculty with fabrication of components, lab projects, student projects, test specimens and research parts
- Maintains inventory and contributes to best safety practices ensuring students receive proper training and follow safe practices in accordance with appropriate standards
- Completes periodic training courses and maintains knowledge and skill with changing technology for fabrication, maintenance, and assembly
- Provides guidance regarding safe equipment operation and implementation of laboratory procedures
- Provides support to the College with maintenance by fabricating and repairing university equipment
- Provides support to the College by working 10-30% each week across multiple departments on college related tasks (ex. equipment set up)
- Procures components and materials needed for fabrication, assembly, and/or repair of laboratory systems
- Manages an inventory of spare parts and enforce practices of general laboratory organization and cleanliness
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