Part-Time Technician A - Manufacturing Systems Lab

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s College of Engineering is seeking a part-time Technician A for the Manufacturing Systems Lab to support lab classes and research projects.

You will work with a small group to ensure safe, effective use of lab resources, perform machining, welding, and foundry tasks, and help with safety training and equipment operation. Prior apprenticeship or two-year technical college degree is required. Three to four years of relevant industry experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship or equivalent education (high school diploma plus a two-year technical college degree).
• Three to four years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in advanced shop mathematics, including the interpretation of complex drawings, specifications, charts, and tables.
• Program and operate various computer-controlled equipment, including robots, lathes, milling machines, and coordinate measuring instruments.
• Machining, welding, foundry experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for laboratory classes and research projects, working with small groups to enhance learning and ensure safe use of resources.
• Assist with safety training and safety monitoring within labs.
• Assist with equipment training for faculty, students, and staff within labs.
• Perform machinist duties: maintenance, setup, and operation of milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and saws.
• Execute foundry work: green sand system operation, mold making, and induction furnaces.
• Perform welding duties: maintenance, setup, and operation of welding procedures.
• Perform various destructive and non-destructive material testing.

Skills

Robot operation

CNC Machining

Welding

Foundry experience

Math proficiency

Reading drawings

Apprenticeship/tech degree

Industry experience

Education

Accredited apprenticeship

High school diploma + 2-year technical college

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

CMMs

Welding equipment

Foundry equipment

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Job Description And Position Requirements

The College of Engineering is seeking applicants for part-time job of Technician A - Manufacturing Systems Lab.

Job duties to include:

• Provide support for laboratory classes and research projects. Work closely with small groups to enhance their learning experience and ensure safe effective use of laboratory resources.
• Assist with safety training and safety monitoring within Labs.
• Assist with equipment training for faculty, students, and staff within Labs.
• Perform machinist duties: maintenance, set up, and operation of equipment such as milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and saws.
• Execute foundry work: operation of green sand system, mold making, and induction furnaces.
• Perform welders duties: maintenance, set up, and operation of various types of welding procedures.
• Perform various types of destructive and non‑destructive material testing.

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• Program and operate various computer‑controlled equipment, including robots, lathes, milling machines, and coordinate measuring instruments.
• Machining, welding, foundry experience.
• Proficiency in advanced shop mathematics, including the interpretation of complex drawings, specifications, charts, and tables.
• Expertise with a wide range of adjustable measuring instruments and technical procedures.
• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship or equivalent education (high school diploma plus a two-year technical college degree).
• Three to four years of relevant industry experience.

Compensation

The starting rate for this job is $21 per hour.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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