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ME Shop Graduate Lab Assistant AY26-27Position InformationPosition Title: ME Shop Graduate Lab Assistant AY26-27Posting Type: StudentHours/week: 20 hours per weekEligibility: Work study preferred but open to all studentsSemester: Academic YearLocation: Drosdick HallDetailed Work Schedule: M-F as assignedNumber of positions: 2Department: Mechanical EngineeringContact Name: Jane NiContact Phone/Extension: Position Summary InformationJob Description Summary: 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.Responsibilities:Assist 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 usersReports to ME Shop ManagerPerform 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 materialsSet-up, adjust, and operate computerized numerically controlled equipment (CNC) and use software to generate tool paths for parts fabrication in multiple axes. Certificate required once onboardedDesign, develop, and construct intricate tools, jigs, fixtures, and special gauges for the fabrication of standard and experimental partsPlan, 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 oxygen, acetylene, electric, TIG, MIG, etc. Operate plasma cutterSet, 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:Additional Information:Physical Demands Summary:Wage Rate: $18.00/hourPosting Detail InformationClosing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled - YesPosting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Are you currently a registered Villanova student? YesNo* Are you eligible for work study? YesNoI don't know* What is your availability? (days and times) (Open Ended Question)* Have you ever worked on campus before? If "Y", what department and semester/year? (Open Ended Question)Optional Applicant Documents:Required Documents Optional Documents
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villanova, PA, 19085, US
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