NIAR ATLAS Injection Molding Student Assistant

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Job summary

Wichita State University, through the NIAR ATLAS lab in Wichita, KS, seeks a student assistant to support the lab with administrative and technical tasks based on the supervisor's needs.

The role involves operating press lab machinery, assisting with molding and maintenance, CAD design work, and MS Office tasks while coordinating with team members. Flexible hours align with class schedules; roughly 20 hours/week during the semester and up to 40 hours in summer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to work 20 hours during school terms and 40 hours during summer.
• Willing to become forklift certified and operate an overhead crane.
• Able to understand and perform labor-intensive manufacturing/maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate lab press machinery as part of ongoing lab operations.
• Switch molds, power tools, and injection molding machines; perform repairs.
• Assist with CAD design projects and MS Office tasks.

Skills

Labor-intensive work

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD design software

MS Office

Injection molding equipment

Job description

Department

NIAR ATLAS

Campus Location

Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Hire Type

Part Time

Pay

$15 - 18 per hour

Work Schedule

Based on class schedule

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Summary

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

Job Duties

• Operate the press lab machinery and assist with ongoing operations within the lab.
• Perform manual labor intensive tasks such as switching molds, operating power tools, operating injection molding machines and repair work.
• Work on CAD design projects and MS Office applications.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Requirements

• Able to work for 20 hours during school semesters and 40 hours during summer
• Easily able to understand and perform labor-intensive work on manufacturing/maintenance operations on the ENGEL and Krauss Maffei machines.
• Be self-motivated to perform maintenance or organization/cleaning duties when necessary.
• Able to easily grasp new and wide-ranging concepts such as robot programing, injection molding machine programming, chiller, plumbing, electrical troubleshooting etc...
• Attention to detail with all tasks ensuring high quality results (TC wiring, tool prepping, mold polishing) in a timely manner.
• Cleanliness and organization of lab space ensuring all tools and machinery are maintained in good working condition.
• Ability to follow basic safety procedures to minimize accidents and harm to others within the work cell.
• Become forklift certified and operate an overhead crane

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs