Engineering Lab Technician (Non-Exempt)

POSITION: Engineering Lab Technician (Non-Exempt)

H SU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION: Academic Technical II

D EPARTMENT: Holland School of Sciences & Mathematics

S UPERVISOR TITLE: Dean, Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics

F LSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

E XEMPTION: N/A

L OCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, Texas

TARGET HIRE DATE: 6/3/2024

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT - Candidate mustprofess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, andrespect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist valuesof HSU as reflected in theUniversity's Statement of Faith.

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SUMMARY/SCOPE:

Oversee engineering laboratories both for academic andresearch purposes.

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Utilizeconventional and modern equipment to fabricate parts or prototypes for academicand research purposes, including CNC and conventional milling machines andlathes, water jet cutters, laser cutters, welding equipment, and other commonmachine shop tools and equipment.

Facilitateand oversee the repair and maintenance of scientific equipment.

Supportlaboratory-focused courses, including instructing students on safe equipmentusage and fabricating specimens for laboratory testing.

Train andcertify students, faculty, and staff in safe equipment operation.

Beresponsible for the safety, overall cleanliness, and proper operating conditionof equipment and labs.

Supervisestudent workers who help in laboratories.

Be able toproblem-solve in the moment and use independent judgement and discretion inevaluation of tasks, opportunities, and problems at hand.

Must beorganized, able to handle several projects simultaneously, and be flexibleregarding tasks.

Able tostay on task without direct supervision.


Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Thisjob has no supervisory responsibilities except for 2- 4 student workers in theengineering department.


COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.

Interview decisions are partially based on this information.

On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

JobKnowledge - Competentin required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply newskills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision;displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resourceseffectively.

Cooperation - Establishes andmaintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistanceand support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; worksactively to resolve conflicts.

Delegation - Delegates workassignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to workindependently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; providesrecognition for results.


OrganizationalSupport -Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly andon time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organizationthrough outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and planswork activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; setsgoals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks;develops realistic action plans. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy andthoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedbackto improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret generalbusiness periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, orgovernmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence,and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respondto questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the generalpublic.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts suchas probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solidgeometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions,percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Abilityto solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables insituations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret avariety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software;Spreadsheet software; Internet software; CAD software.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required: Bachelor's degree from four-yearcollege or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training;or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred: Minimum of two years ofexperience in manufacturing and/or fabrication or engineering laboratory background. Degree in engineering technology,manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or related field. Strong CAD and/or design experience.

Additional Requirements:


Mustbe self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Mustpossess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Mustbe organized, able to handle several projects simultaneously and be flexibleregarding tasks.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None are required for this position at this time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully performthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and tasteor smell. The employee is occasionallyrequired to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


Theemployee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently liftand/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50pounds.


Specificvision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

The noise level in the workenvironment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is a Full-Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly Staffposition.

Aregular 40-hour workweek is required at minimum (plus occasional overtime).

A minimum of a 40-hour work week is expected. Occasionalirregular hours and evening and weekend work and/or assignments beyond a40-hour week is required during peak season and/or to meet project deadlines isrequired.


Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver's License andmaintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the university liabilitypolicy.


Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on andoff campus, as needed.


Additionaltravel may be required on occasion in order to attend training, etc.


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU's mission.


In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.