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:
- 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
