Part-Time Injection Molding Lab Assistant & CAD Support

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

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.