Machine and Wood Shop Support Worker (OLD)

merceruniversity; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University in Macon, GA is seeking a Machine and Wood Shop Support Worker to assist with information technology and laboratory tasks within the School of Engineering. You will help maintain equipment and support shop operations.

You will set up, operate, and tend woodworking machines such as saws, mills, drill presses, sanders, and wood-fastening tools, producing or repairing precision parts using both manual and automated equipment with careful measurements.

Qualifications

• Position assists information technology and laboratory tasks within the School of Engineering.
• Operates woodworking machines such as saws, milling machines, drill presses, sanders, and wood-fastening machines.
• Produces or repairs precision parts using both manual and automated equipment and accurate measurements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Set up, operate and tend woodworking machines.
• Produce or repair precision parts using manual and automated equipment with accurate measurements.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Lab assistance

Tools

Woodworking machines

Job description

Job Family:

Student Regular Wage

Department:

Dean's Office, School of Engineering

Supervisor:

Kelsey Hall

Job Title:

Machine and Wood Shop Support Worker (OLD)

Job Description:

A Machine and Wood Shop Support Worker provides assistance with information technology and laboratory tasks within the School of Engineering. Duties may include maintaining laboratory equipment, set up, operate, and tend all types of woodworking machines, such as saws, milling machines, drill presses, sanders, and wood-fastening machines. You will produce or repair precision parts using both manual and automated equipment and accurate measurements.

Pay rate:

$12.00 per hour

Scheduled Hours:

10

Start Date:

08/1/2025

End Date:

05/14/2026