ME Capstone Lab / Makerspace Staff (Work-Study)

Details

Open Date 11 / 06 / 2025

Requisition Number PRN16515N

Job Title UU Student - Instruction

Working Title ME Capstone Lab / Makerspace Staff (Work-Study)

Career Progression Track SJ

Track Level L1 - Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Job requires at least 10 to 20 hours of availability from 8 : 00 am to 7 : 00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Is this a work study job? Yes

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00068 - Mechanical Engineering

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $14.00 per hour

Close Date 01 / 16 / 2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 12 / 31 / 2025

Job Summary

Assist with daily operations of the Mechanical Engineering Capstone Lab / Maker Space, including care and operation of Maker Space equipment.

Responsibilities

ME Capstone Lab / Maker Space : will be staffed weekdays from 10 : 00 am to 7 : 00 pm .

Staff will be responsible for the following :

Monitoring lab occupancy and ensuring safety and protocols are followed

Cleaning and maintaining equipment

Instructing students on the proper use of lab tools and machinery

Performing additional duties as needed

Lab equipment includes :

FDM & Resin 3D Printers

Laser Cutter

CNC Plasma Cutter

Welding equipment

Other various manufacturing tools

Physical Requirements include :

Lifting materials and equipment weighing 50 lbs. or more, handling hazardous chemicals, exposure to loud noises, and performing tasks that require walking, standing, sitting, bending and reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

This is an entry-level position with on-the-job training provided .

Preference will be given to students with demonstrated experience in welding, machining, 3D printing, and working with general manufacturing tools.

This position is intended to be a multi-year position. Staff that perform will be encouraged to re-apply in following semesters.

Special Instructions Summary

This position will only be offered to Federal Work-Study Awardees.

Additional Information

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