Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Laboratory Technician
$42.51k - $52.2kPellissippi State Community College
Title: Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Laboratory Technician Number of Positions: 1
School: School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Department: Engineering
Classification: 3m - on campus mobile
Pay Rate: $42,510-$52,200/per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.
Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.
Reference check requirements: Three (3) professional references, two (2) of which should be former or current supervisors and (1) professional reference.
Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references.
A professional reference such as a previous or current co-worker may be used as one of the references. Position Summary: The overall purpose of this job is to provide assistance to students in a manufacturing lab environment, assist instructors with projects, and maintain lab instrumentation and equipment. The MET laboratory technician is tasked with maintaining equipment and materials available to support the MET program in achieving its educational objectives. This position is a support role with significant interaction with both faculty and students.
Essential Functions:
40% Provide assistance to instructors in METC and ENST courses that use hands-on hardware/software resources. Specifically, machining, CNC operation, and CAD computer lab centric courses for student and instructor use. (Including hosting and supervising open labs)
20% Modify instructional setups, tooling, and equipment specific to METC/ENST training needs. Assist faculty and students in setting up, regulating lab assignments, special projects, and hardware/software access and maintenance.
10% Determine specifications and manage purchasing equipment needed for student labs and requisition tools, supplies, and software for classrooms and labs.
15% Coordinate with department leadership to find and acquire accessible instructional technology including purchasing requests for tooling, material, equipment, software, and other instructional materials necessary for operation.
5% Supervise any student lab workers and monitor the acceptable use of METC/ENST lab equipment and safely facilitate the use of operational spaces.
5% Participate in professional development related to the support and maintenance of technology, especially in a learning environment.
5% Other duties as assigned in the development of personal, departmental, divisional objectives, and strategic priorities of the College.
Job Requirements:
An Associate of Applied Science Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field from an accredited institution,
OR
the ability to obtain an Associate of Applied Science Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field from an accredited institution within (1) year of initial employment date and a minimum of 5 years related work experience,
OR
A high school diploma/GED equivalent and 7 years related work experience with the ability to obtain an Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field from an accredited institution within (5) years of initial employment date (candidates must take 6 credit hours per academic year).
Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.
The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College.
Skills/Abilities:
Heavy, regular movement around the lab to set up, maintain and lift equipment/tooling, or troubleshoot equipment. Tasks may include lifting and transporting computers, fixtures, metal stock, materials, etc. Additionally, the position requires bending or kneeling to access hardware, and extended periods of standing or walking. Occasionally, heavier lifting or more strenuous physical activity may be needed for equipment installations or reconfigurations.
It would be difficult to perform this job with vision, hearing, mobility impairment and very difficult if smoke, fumes, or adversity to general chemicals were present as cleaning solutions, machining lubricants, equipment noises, etc are all required functions of the position.
Good manual dexterity is needed.
Moving lab equipment. 5lbs to 65lbs.
Must be able to interact with students and coworkers.
Must have good visual acuity to work with small parts and materials.
Hazards: Possibility for major injury from machining equipment, chemical inhalation/contact risks, physical minor injury from transportation/moving, and necessity to use all proper PPE to avoid injury. Exposure to high voltage while repairing equipment.
Full-time Employment Benefits:
Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy . For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at View email address on talent.com or View phone number on talent.com.
If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at View phone number on talent.com or by email at View email address on talent.com .
If you are interested in this position, click on Apply located below or Apply Now in the upper right-hand corner.
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School: School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Department: Engineering
Classification: 3m - on campus mobile
Pay Rate: $42,510-$52,200/per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.
Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.
Reference check requirements: Three (3) professional references, two (2) of which should be former or current supervisors and (1) professional reference.
Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references.
A professional reference such as a previous or current co-worker may be used as one of the references. Position Summary: The overall purpose of this job is to provide assistance to students in a manufacturing lab environment, assist instructors with projects, and maintain lab instrumentation and equipment. The MET laboratory technician is tasked with maintaining equipment and materials available to support the MET program in achieving its educational objectives. This position is a support role with significant interaction with both faculty and students.
Essential Functions:
40% Provide assistance to instructors in METC and ENST courses that use hands-on hardware/software resources. Specifically, machining, CNC operation, and CAD computer lab centric courses for student and instructor use. (Including hosting and supervising open labs)
20% Modify instructional setups, tooling, and equipment specific to METC/ENST training needs. Assist faculty and students in setting up, regulating lab assignments, special projects, and hardware/software access and maintenance.
10% Determine specifications and manage purchasing equipment needed for student labs and requisition tools, supplies, and software for classrooms and labs.
15% Coordinate with department leadership to find and acquire accessible instructional technology including purchasing requests for tooling, material, equipment, software, and other instructional materials necessary for operation.
5% Supervise any student lab workers and monitor the acceptable use of METC/ENST lab equipment and safely facilitate the use of operational spaces.
5% Participate in professional development related to the support and maintenance of technology, especially in a learning environment.
5% Other duties as assigned in the development of personal, departmental, divisional objectives, and strategic priorities of the College.
Job Requirements:
An Associate of Applied Science Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field from an accredited institution,
OR
the ability to obtain an Associate of Applied Science Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field from an accredited institution within (1) year of initial employment date and a minimum of 5 years related work experience,
OR
A high school diploma/GED equivalent and 7 years related work experience with the ability to obtain an Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related field from an accredited institution within (5) years of initial employment date (candidates must take 6 credit hours per academic year).
Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.
The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College.
Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining, CNC operations, and CAD/CAM software.
- Skill in operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing laboratory equipment and instructional technology.
- Ability to set up, modify, and support laboratory hardware, software, tooling, and instructional equipment.
- Ability to assist and train students and faculty in the safe and effective use of laboratory resources.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and ability to enforce safe operating practices.
- Skill in inventory management, purchasing, and coordinating laboratory supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to supervise student workers and monitor laboratory operations.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and technical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and vendors.
- Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and instructional tools.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation related to equipment, inventory, and laboratory activities.
- Able to engage in the college's mission and values
Heavy, regular movement around the lab to set up, maintain and lift equipment/tooling, or troubleshoot equipment. Tasks may include lifting and transporting computers, fixtures, metal stock, materials, etc. Additionally, the position requires bending or kneeling to access hardware, and extended periods of standing or walking. Occasionally, heavier lifting or more strenuous physical activity may be needed for equipment installations or reconfigurations.
It would be difficult to perform this job with vision, hearing, mobility impairment and very difficult if smoke, fumes, or adversity to general chemicals were present as cleaning solutions, machining lubricants, equipment noises, etc are all required functions of the position.
Good manual dexterity is needed.
Moving lab equipment. 5lbs to 65lbs.
Must be able to interact with students and coworkers.
Must have good visual acuity to work with small parts and materials.
Hazards: Possibility for major injury from machining equipment, chemical inhalation/contact risks, physical minor injury from transportation/moving, and necessity to use all proper PPE to avoid injury. Exposure to high voltage while repairing equipment.
Full-time Employment Benefits:
- Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA
- Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
- Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
- Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
- 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
- Sick Leave Bank
- Longevity Pay
- Many opportunities for professional development
Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy . For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at View email address on talent.com or View phone number on talent.com.
If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at View phone number on talent.com or by email at View email address on talent.com .
If you are interested in this position, click on Apply located below or Apply Now in the upper right-hand corner.
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