Machining Lab Assistant — Hands-On Engineering Leadership

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Ohio State University seeks a motivated, hands-on Student Shop Operations Assistant to join our Instructional Machine Shop. This entry‑level role provides exposure to manual and CNC machining, research fabrication, and student instruction under mentorship from an experienced laboratory manager.

We value a strong work ethic, dependability, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Technology Management or similar; or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on equipment and safety experience is preferred but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain instructional machine shop equipment.
• Learn and apply manual and CNC machining techniques.
• Assist in project planning and student instruction under supervision.

Skills

Hands-on

mechanically inclined

Self-motivated

Dependable

Willing to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

CNC Machining

Manual Machining

Lab Safety

Job description

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Ohio State University seeks a motivated, hands-on Student Shop Operations Assistant to join our Instructional Machine Shop. This entry‑level role provides exposure to manual and CNC machining, research fabrication, and student instruction under mentorship from an experienced laboratory manager.

We value a strong work ethic, dependability, and a willingness to learn.