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Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The Advanced Manufacturing Lab Technician is required for the day-to-day set up, operation and maintenance of lab equipment, as well as the demonstration of course lab activities for the students. Lab Techs are assigned to on-ground and off-site training venues and may be involved supporting some aspects in an on-line environment in quality or CNC labs. Lab techs provide direct support to faculty conducting incumbent worker training. They also function as a teaching assistants during workshops or University academic labs. Lab techs provide technical support for the operation of the Advanced Manufacturing Quality, Mechatronics, Automation & Robotic, and Welding Laboratories at the Business & Advanced Manufacturing Center. These are an integral part of the Goodwin University curriculum required for the Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science Manufacturing Degrees and the Certifications in CNC Machining, Metrology, Welding and Quality. This position reports to the Director of Advanced Manufacturing Labs. This role may require additional training on equipment relevant to other manufacturing programs including desktop CNC machines, logistics modeling and fabrication equipment.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of various types of CNC and quality/inspection laboratory analytical equipment such as mechanical and electronic equipment, including computer hardware and software
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language
• Excellent technology and computer skills
• Knowledge of CMM language and PC-DMIS is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical and electrical components and tools
• Use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook)

General Responsibilities 

• Prepare lab materials for workshops
• Perform highly skilled laboratory functions in support of University and high school program coursework
• Operate, maintain, and make minor adjustments on the lab equipment
• Instruct students in the proper and safe use of lab equipment and tools.
• Maintain inventory of lab tooling and supplies, and purchase if necessary
• Set up and execute a preventative maintenance schedule for the lab equipment.
• Explain and demonstrate operation of the lab equipment to students and assist them as needed
• Maintain appropriate safety standards in the lab
• Assist students and faculty concerning lab exercises

Specific Responsibilities:

• Operate, Setup and Instruct - CNC Machines, Manual Mill & Lathe, Surface Grinder, Live-Tooling Lathe,
• Enforce Shop Safety Regulations
• Operate, Setup and Instruct - 5 Axis Mill a plus
• Set-up and breakdown mobile labs when assigned
• Provide support at off-site training locations
• Provide tours of the Advanced Manufacturing Labs to prospective students
• Operate coordinate measurement machines, metrology tools, microscopy, and other analytical and processing equipment
• Inspect and test mechanical and electronic equipment

General Skills:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, as well as organizational and logistic skills 
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Work collaboratively with faculty to support learning as well as with high school and adult students;
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills to Lead Quality Technician, faculty members, students and other stakeholders

Abilities:

• Assist adults and high school-aged students
• Work under the supervision of the Director of the labs; follow-through on projects
• Willingness to learn new technologies in support of cross-functional teams
• Lift at least 35 pounds
• Self-starter and work with little supervision and in a team environment

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Minimum of 2-years of experience in the operation, maintenance and support of laboratory electronic and mechanical analytical equipment; or similar relevant experience with equipment operation and maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel to off-site training assignments;
• Associate degree in related technical field preferred or sufficient demonstrated expertise in related lab equipment,

Special Requirements:

• Valid license & insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

Vision Requirements:

  X         Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

  X          Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

  X        Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

  X        Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

               left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

  X          Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

               spatial relationships)

___        No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance 
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.)