Student - Machine Shop Assistant

Utah-Valley-University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Machine Shop at UVU is seeking a student assistant to help with course labs, assist with basic machining and fabrication tasks, and help maintain a clean and organized shop environment.

The role is mornings 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with a preferred Saturday shift. Training will include CAD/CAM and CNC machining, plus hands‑on practice with CNC mills, lathes, and basic welding. Up to 20 hours per week under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UVU student (preferably in Engineering or a related field).
• Be able to work with minimal supervision and follow directions closely.
• Adhere to safety requirements and regulations.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Assisting instructors and students during course labs
• Performing basic machining and fabrication tasks under supervision
• Ensuring proper maintenance and operation of equipment
• Keeping the shop clean and organized
• Helping with routine maintenance and repairs
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols

Skills

Ability to work with minimal Supervisi

Safety compliance

Lift heavy objects

Team collaboration

Education

Current UVU student (Engineering or related)

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Fusion 360 CAD/CAM

Welding and fabrication

Job description

The Machine Shop at UVU is looking for a student assistant to help with course labs, assist with basic machining and fabrication tasks, and help maintain a clean and organized shop environment.

The student machine shop assistant should be available to work in the lab during mornings from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It is also preferred but not mandatory that the student machine shop assistant be available to work on Saturdays.

Most of the time will be spent on the job working in a hands-on environment under supervision while helping students with their projects and lab course work. Continuous training will be provided for the candidate to learn how to machine parts using a variety of machinery. Student assistant will receive training in CAD/CAM and CNC machining. Variable hours up to 20 hours a week.

• Assisting instructors and students during course labs
• Performing basic machining and fabrication tasks under supervision
• Ensuring proper maintenance and operation of equipment
• Keeping the shop clean and organized
• Helping with routine maintenance and repairs
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols

• Must be a current UVU student (preferably in Engineering or a related field)
• Be able to work with minimal supervision and follow directions closely.
• Adhere to safety requirements and regulations.
• Ability to lift heavy objects

• Experience with CNC mills and lathes.
• Experience with Fusion 360 CAD/CAM
• Experience with basic welding and fabrication
• Experience with heavy machinery