Project Technician Mechanical

REQUIRED:

Graduation from a two-year day technical school or equivalent; minimum of ten years of applicable experience; sound basic knowledge of fabrication, machining, and laboratory operations; proficiency with manual and CNC milling, turning, welding, woodworking, carpentry, and sheet metal fabrication; experience mentoring undergraduates on fabrication-based projects; ability to organize and maintain project work spaces and follow and enforce safety policies; strong judgment, initiative, troubleshooting skills, collaboration skills, and ability to balance instructional support, shop operations, and multiple course deadlines.

PREFERRED:
Experience supporting engineering design courses, student project laboratories, or outreach programs.

7/1/2026

PROJECT TECHNICIAN, Mechanical Engineering - Pappalardo Lab, will support teaching, course projects, and events for Mechanical Engineering classes and outreach programs; provide instruction and supervision in fabrication methods, mechanical design, equipment operation, machining practices, and shop safety; monitor student work and advise on fabrication approaches and appropriate tool use; help students complete course projects; prepare instructional materials; support presentations and demonstrations;

assist with 2.009, 2.670, and 2.007, with possible support for 2.671, 2.678, the Women's Technology Program, Discover Mechanical Engineering, and other programs; maintain equipment, tooling, and work areas in the machine shop, student assembly areas, woodshop, and waterjet facility; set up lab spaces; organize materials; and ensure tools and equipment are safe, functional, and ready for use.

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