Foundry Lab Technician

Launch your career in Metal Casting by gaining hands-on experience with several related technologies at the Metal Casting Center! The Metal Casting Center, located on-campus at the Department of Technology, is a world-renowned independent Research & Development facility geared towards characterization of materials, and development of processes and technologies for the Metal Casting Industry. With facilities including analytical equipment and a fully operating foundry, the MCC provides excellent learning opportunities for student employees interested in the Manufacturing industry.

Foundry Lab Technicians will support the research and testing activities at the Metal Casting Center under the guidance and direction of the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager. Job responsibilities and activities related to this position may include:

• Gain experience melting and pouring metals up to 3000 °F!
• Conduct testing using standard testing methodologies to characterize samples for physical and mechanical properties.
• Utilize equipment and processes related to Metal Casting to assist in completing private and government projects.
• Utilize power tools and equipment, as required, under the guidance of MCC Staff.
• Work with analytical equipment for characterization of materials for thermal and chemical properties.
• Assist the MCC Staff in operating and maintaining a safe and hazard free work environment.

Student Employees can work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and 40 hours per week during semester breaks. Employment is available year round at the Metal Casting Center which is located in the Applied Engineering Building.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimal experience required. Candidates working on manufacturing, technology, physical sciences, math or engineering majors will be preferred.

WAGE:  $17.20