CNC Lab Assistant

Southern Utah University; Cedar City (UT); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Utah University is seeking a Lab Technician to provide essential technical support across campus laboratories and MakerSpace activities. You will assist users, maintain equipment, and support lab operations under faculty guidance.

Responsibilities include helping with CNC and MakerSpace tools, troubleshooting, safety enforcement, and equipment maintenance to ensure a safe, productive learning environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Entry-level CNC programming ability required.
• Entry-level CNC setup ability required.
• Enrolled in or completed SUU CNC classes and able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist users with safe operation of lab equipment, including CNC and MakerSpace tools.
• Provide basic software/hardware troubleshooting for lab equipment.
• Enforce safety rules and proper equipment use.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of lab equipment.
• Monitor equipment and coordinate with supervisors for repairs.
• Prepare, operate, and shutdown lab systems and machinery.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment.
• Manage lab supplies and assist with inventory and ordering.
• Ensure waste disposal and lab safety compliance.
• Help document lab procedures, manuals, and safety guidelines.

Skills

CNC programming

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Lab safety adherence

Education

Enrolled in SUU CNC classes

Tools

CNC machines

3D printers

Laser cutters

Job description

The Lab Technician provides essential technical support and operational assistance across various campus laboratories and workshops, including those focused on CM, CNC,and general MakerSpace activities. This role is crucial for ensuring a safe, functional, and productive learning and creation environment for students, faculty, and staff. The Lab Technician will assist users, maintain equipment, and support lab operations under the guidance of faculty or lab managers.

Responsibilities:

• Assist students, faculty, and other lab users with the safe and effective operation of lab equipment, including CM, CNC machinery, 3D printers, laser cutters, and other MakerSpace tools.
• Provide basic guidance and troubleshooting for common software and hardware issues related to lab equipment.
• Enforce lab rules, safety protocols, and proper equipment usage.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of lab equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify issues, coordinating with supervisors for advanced repairs.
• Assist with the setup, operation, and shutdown of various lab systems and machinery.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe laboratory environment.
• Manage and track lab supplies and consumables, assisting with inventory and ordering processes.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including proper disposal of waste materials.
• Assist with documentation related to lab procedures, equipment manuals, and safety guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Must have entry-level ability to write CNC programs.
• Have an entry-level ability to set up CNC machines.
• Must be willing and able to interact with others in a team setting, be able to motivate others and remain positive while working in a group work environment.
• Candidate must be enrolled in one of the CNC classes or have successfully completed CNC classes at SUU.