Wood & Machine Shop Assistant — Tech & Lab Support

Mercer Cluster; Macon, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a Student Regular Wage Worker to support the Machine and Wood Shop. You will assist with IT and laboratory tasks, set up and operate woodworking machines, and help produce or repair precision parts. A focus on safety, reliability, and proactive problem-solving is essential.

The role is on-campus, requires strong communication, and starts 09/07/2026 with an end date 09/18/2026, offering an hourly wage of $12.00.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and proactive problem-solving attitude.
• Must understand mathematics and mechanics to support lab/workshop tasks.
• Safety precautions must be observed in all activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with information technology and laboratory tasks within the School of Engineering.
• Set up, operate, and tend woodworking machines and related equipment.
• Produce or repair precision parts using manual and automated tools.
• Demonstrate reliability, promptness, and courteousness in daily duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Mathematics

Mechanics

Safety awareness

Tools

Woodworking machines

Job description

Mercer University is seeking a Student Regular Wage Worker to support the Machine and Wood Shop. You will assist with IT and laboratory tasks, set up and operate woodworking machines, and help produce or repair precision parts. A focus on safety, reliability, and proactive problem-solving is essential.

The role is on-campus, requires strong communication, and starts 09/07/2026 with an end date 09/18/2026, offering an hourly wage of $12.00.