Laboratory Coordinator

LOCATION: Mechanical EngineeringSTARTING HOURLY RATE: $22.06 hourly, depending upon education and experience, GHPOSITION PURPOSE: The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is seeking applicants to coordinate, lead, and manage the laboratories, shops, and related staff and student employees, for the mechanical engineering department.Duties include supervising the department’s Equipment Technician and workflow to run the department’s machine shop effectively and efficiently. Recruit, supervise, manage, and train a cadre of department student employees (“mentors”) that support the department’s shops and labs. Training to include; manual and power hand tools, metrology, wood shop tools and machinery, and metal machining (including manual and CNC milling and turning), and welding (arc, MIG, and TIG-GTAW).Setup, maintain, and operate department shop equipment. Maintenance and inventory of existing department equipment. Assist faculty with procurement of new equipment and supplies as well as disposal of old equipment and supplies. Assist faculty and students with project manufacturer and assembly.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of:the standard principles, methods, tools, and equipment of the automotive and diesel technology trade;the principles of internal combustion engines, different drive trains, gear boxes, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems;computer hardware and software;the principles of automotive computer technology, diagnostics, and repair methods;occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanics' trade;variances of design among manufacturers;electrical monitors and meters;welding technology;safe handling and disposal methods for hazardous materials;human relations sufficient to establish working relationships with coworkers and customers.Ability to:diagnose malfunctions and determine corrective actions;operate computer software applications;diagnose and resolve network problems;read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and manuals;determine necessary tensile strength of fabricated parts;operate diagnostic equipment and interpret results;visualize an end product from an idea;operate equipment and determine if it is functional and safe;weld;use a variety of machine shop tools and equipment;establish working relationships with coworkers and customers.COMMENTS: Occasionally, will need to work weekday evenings or Saturdays.South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/ . Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin October 05, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Please attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (include name, mailing address and email address for each reference).

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