Student Employee / Federal Work Study Recipient - Electro-Mechanical Program and FabLab Assistant

About the role

The position reports to the Associate Dean of Applied Technology. This person will assist instructors and Lab Technicians with initial set-up of lab and Fab Lab equipment. This position is ideal for individuals who are personable and enjoy helping others throughout every interaction.

Responsibilities

• Identify the cause of equipment failure
• Perform maintenance on lab equipment
• Troubleshoot the laboratory equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be enrolled in the Mechanical Design and Engineering technology/CAD program pursuing a minimum of six credits per semester
• Must have completed at least one course in the Mechanical Design and Engineering technology/CAD program

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Lakeshore’s mission, vision, and strategic direction

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Abilities

• Adapt quickly to new and changing technology
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly, with a high level of accountability and attention to detail
• Work independently, as part of a team, and/or with minimal supervision
• Present self in a professional, ethical, and respectful manner at all times
• Use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks, maintaining deadlines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students, and all stakeholders

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Work environment may require multi-tasking
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate