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Machine Shop Student Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Description
95% - Assist and maintain safe use of equipment in the machine shop.
5% - Meet with supervisor.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Varies. Hours expected to work are flexible during the workday and within the time frame of Tuesdays 6- 10 PM Thursdays 6-10 PM and Saturdays 9 AM - 3 PM. Not to exceed 20 hours weekly during the school year.
Contact Information to Applicants
Kaitlyn Burton:
Position Overview
The person in this position will provide assistance to the staff in the Mechanical Engineering Machine Shop during the week as needed and open and close the machine shop during off hours. Hours expected to work are flexible during the workday and within the time frame of Tuesdays 6- 10 PM Thursdays 6-10 PM and Saturdays 9 AM - 3 PM.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application please include a cover letter that includes a schedule of availability to attend the in-person requirement for classes.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
95% - Assist and maintain safe use of equipment in the machine shop.
5% - Meet with supervisor.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Varies. Hours expected to work are flexible during the workday and within the time frame of Tuesdays 6- 10 PM Thursdays 6-10 PM and Saturdays 9 AM - 3 PM. Not to exceed 20 hours weekly during the school year.
Contact Information to Applicants
Kaitlyn Burton:
- Current KU undergraduate or graduate student.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the machine shop either through ME307 or previous job experience.
- The student is in good academic standing.
- Current KU Mechanical Engineering student.
Position Overview
The person in this position will provide assistance to the staff in the Mechanical Engineering Machine Shop during the week as needed and open and close the machine shop during off hours. Hours expected to work are flexible during the workday and within the time frame of Tuesdays 6- 10 PM Thursdays 6-10 PM and Saturdays 9 AM - 3 PM.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application please include a cover letter that includes a schedule of availability to attend the in-person requirement for classes.
Position Requirements
During the semester term of the appointment the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
Employment Conditions
(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
