Engineering Student Machine Shop Instructor

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Job

Requisition  Type:

Full time Employee Group:

Staff Job Category:

Academic Delivery Support

Employment Type:

Temporary Department:

Faculty of Engineering
- Dean of Engineering Office
- Sedra Student Design Centre Hiring Range:$72,523.53 - $90,654.42

Posting Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Term: 1 year

This position is being offered as a temporary contract

Job Description:

Primary Purpose The Engineering Student Machine Shop Instructor teaches the knowledge, demonstrates the skills, as well as approves and enables the activities required for undergraduate and graduate Engineering students and other approved individuals to safely use the equipment and resources of the Engineering Student Shops. The primary location of the job will be the Engineering Project Shop located in Engineering 7 and the Engineering Student Machine Shop located in Engineering
5. Depending on demand, the job may also be located in the Wood Shop in E5.Key Accountabilities Teach manufacturing techniques and demonstrate manufacturing skills

Teach inexperienced students, both individually and in a small group setting, fundamental machining knowledge and fabrication techniques

Demonstrate the correct use of machine shop equipment and tools

Give opportunities for practice and demonstrate techniques that enhance and develop students’ machining and fabrication skills

Establish a mentoring relationship with students who use the shop frequently

Approve student activities, monitor progress and provide feedback

Respond to questions regarding proper and safe use of machine shop equipment

Review student designs and drawings and provide feedback that includes safety considerations, manufacturability, skill level, and tooling and equipment requirements prior to giving permission for machining

Approve equipment set up and monitor progress of machining, especially for new users

Direct and control student activities, particularly when a machining or fabrication process must be modified or stopped immediately due to safety concerns

Supervise all shop users

Ensure that all shop users comply with all safety requirements, including maximum occupancy, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), securing loose clothing or long hair, etc.

Enforce all safety regulations in regards to safe operation of all equipment as specified in the Safety Manual and the Standard Operation Procedures Assist the manager with the day to day supervision of undergraduate co-op students

Provide assistance for instructors and staff as they host learning activities within the facilities of the Engineering Design Clinic Maintain machine shop equipment and inventory

Ensure that all shop equipment is in safe working order, i.e. performing routine pre-use inspections, verifying safety features are in place and adjusted properly, and notifying the Manager of any deficiencies

Perform regular scheduled maintenance and repairs of equipment as required

Assist the Manager with monthly safety inspections

Maintain inventory of tooling and shop supplies that are available to students

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications Education High  School Diploma and a Certificate of Qualification (Ontario preferred) in one of the following trades:
General Machinist, Tool & Die Maker, Mould Maker7+ years of demonstrated experience in a…