Student Engineering Lab Assistant

Central Ohio Technical College; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Ohio Technical College seeks a Student Employee - Engineering Tech Lab Asst in Newark to support instructional labs, maintain safety, and assist with equipment use and disposal. The role offers a part-time, temporary entry point within the Engineering department.

The position is located on site in Newark, with hours varying by departmental need and student availability, paying $13.30 per hour. This is a student wage opportunity designed for engineering/IT students.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or the ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions used to assemble and troubleshoot electronic equipment, applying basic electronic theory and component knowledge.
• Familiarity with or the ability to safely use common electronic testing and assembly tools, including current probes, voltage probes, function generators, oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters (DVMs), voltage testers, power screwdrivers, wire strippers, crimping tools, and soldering irons.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the daily operation of instructional laboratories by maintaining a safe, organized, and functional learning environment.
• Responsibilities include organizing, inspecting, testing, and storing laboratory equipment and supplies; performing basic equipment maintenance; identifying and reporting damaged or non-functioning equipment; and assisting with the proper disposal of outdated materials.
• The Student Employee also serves as a laboratory monitor by supporting faculty during lab activities, assisting students with the appropriate use of equipment, and helping ensure compliance with established laboratory procedures and safety guidelines.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics reading

Electronic testing tools

Education

Engineering and IT students

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital voltmeters (DVMs)

Function generators

Soldering irons

Wire strippers

Crimping tools

Job description

Central Ohio Technical College seeks a Student Employee - Engineering Tech Lab Asst in Newark to support instructional labs, maintain safety, and assist with equipment use and disposal. The role offers a part-time, temporary entry point within the Engineering department.

The position is located on site in Newark, with hours varying by departmental need and student availability, paying $13.30 per hour. This is a student wage opportunity designed for engineering/IT students.