View Job description for Lab Assistant Mechatronics Part-time Student

Reports To:

Manager II Lab Materials Industry Engineering Trades

Position Status:

ST - Student

Posted Pay Range:

$15.40

About Us:

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is committed to empowering students to succeed by providing affordable and accessible education to advance the local and global workforce.

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Position Summary:

Assist students in the mechatronics lab. Purchase supplies maintain and repair equipment lab set up. Maintain tool and equipment inventory and supply room for the Mechatronics Technology program at CWI. Assist instructors as needed.

Essential Functions:

Equipment repair assisting in Mechatronics labs lab set up supply inventory.
Troubleshoot repair maintain and upgrade power tools
Fabricate training aids
Research new or replacement equipment
Issue tools supplies manuals and power equipment for use in CWI educationalprograms
Secure tools equipment and facility after classes. Clean lab and lab equipmentas needed
Prepare and maintain computerized and physical inventory and prepare work order reports
Ensure hazardous materials are stored and safely disposed
Ensure that Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) records are current for all productsused
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience in Mechatronics (knowledge and practical experience)
Must be current enrolled as a student in the Mechatronics Program at CWI
Working knowledge of inventory methods materials and supplies procurement and
handling storing and shipping methods
Experience working with MSDS sheets and safety procedures for caustic flammable and
hazardous products
Experience using equipment service manuals to troubleshoot and repair or upgrade
tools and equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions which include:
Repetitive lifting
Carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds
Working with chemicals
Working with power equipment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other applicable legally protected status.