NIAR Quality Control, Dimensioning and Instrumentation Laboratory Assistant

Department

NIAR Composites & Structures

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Part Time

$15 per hour

Dependent upon classes

No export control requirement.

Ever wonder how a kitchen or bathroom scale works or how to take accurate measurements down to 5 decimal places? Great for first internship experience. No previous related experience or specific major required. Just need you to be open-minded and ready to explore new skills.

A student assistant will carry out administrative and technical tasks requested by a supervisor. Depending on the area the student assistant is employed in, they may assist and mentor other students or provide support throughout the campus in various forms.

• Perform quality inspection, dimensioning using advanced metrology equipment and install high precision resistor on advanced material test coupons, components and structural.
• Strain gage installation – Electrical Instrumentation
• Surface Preparation
• Dimensioning
• Bonding
• Soldering
• Quality Check
• Knowledge of ASTM & SACMA standards
• Quality Control
• Dimensioning of specimens
• Documentation of unsat(s) characteristics for MRB purposes
• Communicating unsatisfactory characteristics to the Program Manager

High school diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours a week
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment and effectively communicate ideas and solutions
• Self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information