What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Monitor - College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering position at Carnegie Mellon University?
Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!
Innovation. Interdisciplinary collaboration. Complex problem solving. In Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, faculty members, researchers, and students are revolutionizing focus areas in advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, computational engineering, energy and the environment, product design, and robotics. In addition, they are using their expertise in interdisciplinary research centers across the university.
Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Mechanical Engineering is searching for a Shop Monitor to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by overseeing the prototyping facilities located in TechSpark during open weekend hours. This role mentors and supervises students, faculty, and staff in the safe and effective use of various fabrication and prototyping equipment. They enforce access and safety protocols for tools and equipment use and assist undergraduate and graduate students with questions relating to fabrication, rapid prototyping, and woodworking. They are responsible for the opening and closing of facilities during scheduled times.
Core Responsibilities :
- Monitor student shop open hours to ensure safe operation of equipment.
- Enforce access and safety protocols for tools and equipment use.
- Mentor and supervise students in the safe and effective use of prototyping equipment including but not limited to 3D printing, laser cutting, wood working, hand tools, and power tools.
- Assist undergraduate and graduate students with questions relating to fabrication, rapid prototyping, and woodworking.
- Contribute to the maintenance and operation of fabrication shops to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
- Safely perform multiple duties, switching tasks as necessary to meet demand.
Inclusion and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of diverse audiences. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
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Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.
Those employees who are have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from to an enticing offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with and take well-deserved breaks with ample and observed . Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our to help navigate childcare needs, , and so much more!
