Job vacancy
Technical Assistant I - Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Entrepreneurship
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY
To assist with the planning and preparation of equipment and related teaching and learning aids.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Sets up equipment and other required materials for practical exercises.
- Assists with instruction and/or demonstration of workshop/laboratory exercises.
- Provides support to students.
- Provides reports and feedback to supervisor and/or lecturer.
- Prepares workshop/laboratory specimen.
- Performs minor maintenance on instructional equipment.
- Maintains inventory of all equipment and related materials in area of responsibility.
- Operates machine shop equipment, such as lathes, milling machines, drill press, power saws, grinders, welding plants, etc.
- Participates in the development and implementation of improvement initiatives for workshop practices, equipment, and safety measures.
- Supports general workshop operations, including participating in equipment review and layout planning, assisting with student project development, and supporting university-wide technical events or competitions.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- National Technician Diploma (NETD) or equivalent
- Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience
COMPETENCY PROFILE
- Sound knowledge of the area of instruction being demonstrated
- Sound knowledge of renewal energy systems
- Sound knowledge of relevant software, hardware and lab equipment to be used in exercises
- Ability to instruct
- Ability to work effectively in teams
- Willingness to learn
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Computer literate