Engineering Lab Technician (Non-Exempt)
Abilene, TX - USA
Job Summary
POSITION: Engineering Lab Technician (Non-Exempt)
HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION:Academic Technical II
DEPARTMENT: Holland School of Sciences & Mathematics
SUPERVISOR TITLE: Dean Holland School of Sciences and Mathematics
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
EXEMPTION: N/A
LOCATION:HSU Campus Abilene Texas
TARGET HIRE DATE: 6/3/2024
HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENTCandidate mustprofess a Christian Faith maintain membership in a local congregation andrespect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist valuesof HSU as reflected in theUniversitys Statement of Faith. CONTACT INFORMATION:Human Resources or SUMMARY/SCOPE: Oversee engineering laboratories both for academic andresearch purposes. HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Utilizeconventional and modern equipment to fabricate parts or prototypes for academicand research purposes including CNC and conventional milling machines andlathes water jet cutters laser cutters welding equipment and other commonmachine shop tools and equipment. Facilitateand oversee the repair and maintenance of scientific equipment. Supportlaboratory-focused courses including instructing students on safe equipmentusage and fabricating specimens for laboratory testing. Train andcertify students faculty and staff in safe equipment operation. Beresponsible for the safety overall cleanliness and proper operating conditionof equipment and labs. Supervisestudent workers who help in laboratories. Be able toproblem-solve in the moment and use independent judgement and discretion inevaluation of tasks opportunities and problems at hand. Must beorganized able to handle several projects simultaneously and be flexibleregarding tasks. Able tostay on task without direct supervision. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Thisjob has no supervisory responsibilities except for 2- 4 student workers in theengineering department. COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position. JobKnowledge - Competentin required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply newskills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision;displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resourceseffectively. Cooperation - Establishes andmaintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistanceand support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; worksactively to resolve conflicts. Delegation - Delegates workassignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to workindependently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; providesrecognition for results. OrganizationalSupport -Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly andon time; supports organizations goals and values; benefits organizationthrough outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and planswork activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; setsgoals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks;develops realistic action plans. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy andthoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedbackto improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES (Language Mathematical Reasoning and Computer Skills): LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read analyze and interpret generalbusiness periodicals professional journals technical procedures orgovernmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondenceand procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respondto questions from groups of managers clients customers and the generalpublic. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: : Bachelors degree from four-yearcollege or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training;or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Requirements: Mustbe self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS: None are required for this position at this time. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully performthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and tasteor smell. The employee is occasionallyrequired to climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions. The noise level in the workenvironment is usually moderate. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Full-Time Non-Exempt/Hourly Staffposition. Aregular 40-hour workweek is required at minimum (plus occasional overtime). A minimum of a 40-hour work week is expected. Occasionalirregular hours and evening and weekend work and/or assignments beyond a40-hour week is required during peak season and/or to meet project deadlines isrequired. Must have and maintain a valid Class C Drivers License andmaintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the university liabilitypolicy. Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on andoff campus as needed. Additionaltravel may be required on occasion in order to attend training etc. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees see theHSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.
Interview decisions are partially based on this information.
On a separate sheet of paper write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.
To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts suchas probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solidgeometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractionspercentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY: Abilityto solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables insituations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret avariety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this jobsuccessfully an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software;Spreadsheet software; Internet software; CAD software.
Preferred: Minimum of two years ofexperience in manufacturing and/or fabrication or engineering laboratory background. Degree in engineering technologymanufacturing engineering industrial engineering or related field. Strong CAD and/or design experience.
Mustpossess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Mustbe organized able to handle several projects simultaneously and be flexibleregarding tasks.
Theemployee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently liftand/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50pounds.
Specificvision abilities required by this job include close vision distance visionperipheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age sex pregnancy race color national origin disability genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicants religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSUs mission.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.
BACKGROUND SCREEN:
HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.
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