What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employee, Preventative Maintenance Assistant - Plastics Engineering Technology position at Shawnee State University?
Salary
$11.00 Hourly
Location
940 Second St. Portsmouth, OH 45662, OH
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
POS-669
Division
Academic and Student Affairs
Department
College of Business & Engineering Technologies
Opening Date
07/31/2026
Closing Date
5/9/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description Summary
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Plastics Engineering Technology Program emphasizes the practical application of engineering principles. The curriculum includes hands-on experience with plastics processing, along with focused study in polymer materials and properties, part and mold design, statistics, and computer-aided design.
POSITION SUMMARY, ROUTINE TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Plastics Engineering Technology Program emphasizes the practical application of engineering principles. The curriculum includes hands-on experience with plastics processing, along with focused study in polymer materials and properties, part and mold design, statistics, and computer-aided design.
POSITION SUMMARY, ROUTINE TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Acquire, maintain, and operate infrastructures, facilities, and equipment
- Provide an environment in which student outcomes can be attained
- Maintaining appearance/cleanliness of labs
- Maintain technical documentation for ABET Accreditation (both Reading & Writing)
- Assist in labs with faculty during scheduled classroom / lab times
- Adhere to all safety standards and work practices established by the industry
- Assist other students with equipment and student projects
- Public speaking giving hands on presentations and demonstrations to industry & group tours
- Attend off campus recruiting events
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Participate in industry-partner laboratory projects, including injection molding trials and material property analysis.
- Heavy Lifting (50 pounds)
- Attained Sophomore status in the program
- Registered full time in the Plastics Engineering Technology and or CAD Program
- Technical Documentation (both Reading and Writing technical manuals)
- Industrial Lab Equipment (Injection Molding, Extrusion, 3D printing, Materials Testing, Machining, etc.)
- Industrial Safety
- Demonstrated ability to direction and work with limited supervision
Minimum Qualifications
- Registered full-time SSU student
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and follow instructions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
- Follow SSU dress code policy
Salary : $11