ME Lab Assistant AY26-27

ME Lab Assistant AY26-27Position InformationPosting Number: 20260363VPosition Title: ME Lab Assistant AY26-27Posting Type: StudentHours/week: 5-10Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all studentsSemester: 2026-2027 Academic YearLocation: Drosdick HallDetailed Work Schedule: 5-10 hours as assignedNumber of positions: 3Department: 205-Mechanical EngineeringContact Name: Jane NiContact Phone/Extension: 6105194981Position Summary InformationJob Description Summary: Description Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout and machining procedures.ResponsibilitiesReports to ME Shop ManagerAssist students of all levels with the full cycle of manufacturing high-quality prototypes, precision partsWork collaboratively with engineering research and development team to design and fabricate high-quality prototypes/ precision parts out of titanium, stainless steel, low carbon steel, aluminum, and other materials as neededProvide guidance and direction to consumers in the ME Machine shopMaintain order and appearance of the ME Machine shopMaintain ME Machine shop equipment, tools, consumablesTeach and supervise students of all levels in ME Machine shop, complete shop training for new usersPerform a variety of machining operations to extremely close tolerances using lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, highly specialized tools, and other shop equipment with minimum supervisionWork from drawings, prints, rough sketches, and verbal instructions; fabricate and construct a variety of shapes composed of steel, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and other exotic materialsPlan, layout and perform machine tool and bench operations using unusual and difficult set-ups and machining methodsVisualize a finished job, make necessary mathematical calculations and determine allowances for deflection and distortionPerform highly-skilled fitting and assembly operations to extremely close tolerancesWork closely with engineers in developing new, unusual or untried designs and methods; where design information is minimal or nonexistentInspect own work, detect errors in drawings, operations and defects in parts or materials and report to shop supervisorPerform and execute welding using MIG. Set, align, and weld intricate parts and units in accordance to exacting specifications; lay a smooth bead, obtain proper fusion and penetrationPerform finishing operations such as grinding, buffing, polishing, hardening, coating, etc.Receive shipments and equipment, bring equipment to desired locations. Responsibilities as directed by Mechanical Engineering Lab ManagerRequirements: Shop trainingAdditional Information:Physical Demands Summary: (i.e. Items such as lifting, pushing, pulling, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, manual dexterity, walking etc.)Wage Rate: $15.00/hourPosting Detail InformationClosing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled - Yes Villanova University