Shop Monitor - College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering

About the Department

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university renowned for innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and complex problem solving. In the Department of Mechanical Engineering, faculty, researchers, and students revolutionize focus areas such as advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, computational engineering, energy and the environment, product design, and robotics. The department also engages in interdisciplinary research centers across the university.

About the Role

This role oversees the prototyping facilities located in TechSpark during open weekend hours. You will mentor and supervise students, faculty, and staff in the safe and effective use of various fabrication and prototyping equipment, enforce access and safety protocols, and assist with questions related to fabrication, rapid prototyping, and woodworking. The position is responsible for opening and closing the facility during scheduled weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student shop open hours to ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Enforce access and safety protocols for tools and equipment use.
• Mentor and supervise students in the safe and effective use of prototyping equipment, including 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, hand tools, and power tools.
• Assist undergraduate and graduate students with questions relating to fabrication, rapid prototyping, and woodworking.
• Contribute to the maintenance and operation of fabrication shops to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Safely perform multiple duties, switching tasks as necessary to meet demand.
• Cover weekend facility hours (Sunday and/or Saturday, 12pm–6pm).
• Open and close the facility on scheduled days.

Qualifications

• Expertise in the use of various prototyping equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, woodworking equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Two or more years of relevant full-time experience working in a professional fabrication facility.
• Associate’s degree or vocational training in fabrication or a manufacturing-related trade. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements

• Successful background check.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to the Family Concierge Team for childcare navigation.
• Fitness center access.

Pay

Hourly.

Schedule

• Part-time.
• Weekend hours (Sunday and/or Saturday, 12pm–6pm).

Location: Pittsburgh, PA.