Part-Time Technician A - Manufacturing Systems Lab

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time Technician A for the Manufacturing Systems Lab. You will support laboratory classes and research, assist with safety and equipment training, and perform machining, foundry, and welding duties.

This role requires experience with CNC machines, lathes, milling machines, and precision measuring tools. The position emphasizes hands-on machining, tooling setup, and production-like lab work, with a starting hourly rate of $21 and a focus on safety and

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.
• 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.
• Program and operate various computer-controlled equipment, including robots, lathes, milling machines, and coordinate measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for laboratory classes and research projects.
• 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.

Skills

Robotics

Machining

Welding

Foundry

Drawing interpretation

Shop math

Measurement tools

Education

Two-year technical college

High school diploma

Accredited apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines

Coordinate measuring instruments

Lathes

milling machines

Job description

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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