Industrial Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Title: Industrial Laboratory Technician

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Department: 21R000 – Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Retirement: KERS

Contact Person: Michael June

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The EKU Department of Manufacturing Engineering is seeking a full-time Industrial Laboratory Technician. The successful candidate will be responsible for the machine shop, plastics/composite’s labs, wood shops, and project spaces – maintaining the equipment, ensuring safety, assisting professors, supervising students and student workers, and ensuring the space is organized and clean.

Minimum requirements are a High School Diploma and 2 years of related experience.
Preference will be given to Individuals certified in welding, machining, and/or CNC programing with experience in an academic machine-shop environment. Top candidates will be able to discuss and demonstrate use of manual lathes, mills, and other common machine-shop equipment with regards to tool speeds, feed rates, and desired finishes.

Candidate must be able to work with undergraduate college students as well as high-school students as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 2 years of related experience

Licensure & Certifications: Welding (preferred)
Machining (Preferred)
CNC Programming (Preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

Top candidates will be able to discuss and demonstrate use of manual lathes, mills, and other common machine-shop equipment with regards to tool speeds, feed rates, and desired finishes.

Candidate must be able to work with undergraduate college students as well as high-school students as necessary.

Job Duties:

• 23.75% – General machining of various metals using common machine tools and processes. – (Essential)
• 23.75% – Routine maintenance of common machine tools. – (Essential)
• 23.75% – Familiarity and ability to assist with welding operations. – (Essential)
• 23.75% – Organization of lab spaces, maintaining safety equipment and PPE, and ensuring safety protocols are followed by all. – (Essential)
• 5% – Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. – (Essential)

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Open Until Filled: Yes

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/industrial-laboratory-technician-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states

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