What are the responsibilities and job description for the Work-Study/Student - Applied Engineering, Manufacturing Technology & Trades position at Northcentral Technical College?
Applications must be submitted by 12 : 01 a.m., December 31, 2026.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). NTC offers outstanding career opportunities to work in a stimulating and diverse environment with state-of-the art facilities. If you have a desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we'd love for you to join our team!
Work-study or student positions are specifically intended for students, so if you are not a student with 6 or more credits in a semester you are not eligible to apply for the positions. To be eligible for a work-study position, you must be a recipient of work-study through Financial Aid.
If you have questions regarding your financial aid and whether or not you are eligible for a work-study position, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 715.675.3331, ext. 5862 or via email : financialaid@ntc.edu.
Thank you!
Job Summary
This is a paid position through work-study or student employment and allows students to grow in leadership, professional and soft skills. Areas may include Auto Shop, Nano Lab, Physics / Electronics area, Electromechanical, Machine Shop, Welding area, and Graphics area.
Academic Lab Assistants (those who set up the labs for use in the Applied Technology and Engineering area) will receive $15.00 / hour. All other positions in this category will receive $14.00 / hour. Positions in this area will report to Learning Coordinator, Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing.
Application Information
While there may not be an immediate need for a student employee in every area, Northcentral Technical College (NTC) accepts applications regardless, in order to create a pool for when there may be a need. Upon successful submission of your application, you will be considered for future part-time student employee opportunities and your application will be on file as a potential candidate who could possibly fill a position if or when the need arises.
NOTE :
It is in your best interest to apply for more than one position, in the event other candidates are already being considered for this position, you want to leave your options open for other positions. Student and Federal Work-Study employees may work up to 20 hours per week total.
You will need to re-apply at the beginning of each semester for work-study / student positions due to any school or work-study changes that may have occurred changing your status. Each semester, the applications for each position will be refreshed with new applications of those who re-apply to keep the applicant pool current for supervisors.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Handing out tools
- Completing repairs on auto shop cars
- Moving equipment and other auto related duties
- Complete cleaning and minor maintenance of training equipment, disinfecting personal protective equipment and safety mats.
- General maintenance of equipment such as cleaning, oiling, organizing general maintenance and repairs, completing minor maintenance of Criminal Justice vehicles to include checking engine fluid levels, fuel levels, tire pressure, driving vehicles to service facilities, maintaining accurate weekly records of vehicle maintenance.
- This is not an all-inclusive list.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Physical Demands
Carrying / Lifting 10-25lbs : High
Carrying / Lifting 25-50lbs : High
Carrying / Lifting more than 50lbs : High
Sitting : High
Standing / Walking / Climbing : High
Squatting / Crouching / Kneeling / Bending : High
Repetitive Hand / Foot Movement : High
Pushing / Pulling / Reaching Above Shoulder : High
Work Environment
Indoor / Office Work Environment : High
Outdoor Weather Conditions : N / A
Irritated or Agitated Individuals : Low
Hostile or Violent Individuals : Low
Hazardous Fumes / Odors / Toxic Chemicals : N / A
Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA) : N / A
Specific Vision, Hearing, Taste : Low
Work-Related Travel : Low
Salary : $14 - $15