Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Technician

Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Continuing (permanent) position
• Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

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Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

The Role of Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Technician is to provide high quality technical/ trade services and effective operational support to the Laboratory so that the needs of staff, students and external clients are met. This position not only allows for the expression of creativity but also involves the responsibility of designing innovative prototypes specifically tailored for application within the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory. Engaging with students directly in the laboratory, you'll have the gratifying experience of witnessing your designs actively contributing to their projects.

Mōu | Who You Are
A successful candidate in this role will have At least 3 to 5 years' relevant industry experience and the following:

• Interest and ability to support student development in laboratory and research activities
• Ability to weld a variety of metals to a high skill level and machine a wide range of materials to exacting tolerances.
• Tig welding background (particularly in stainless steel)
• Experience working with plastic composite materials
• A current full Driver's Licence (manual transmission).
• Metal trade based skills
• First Aid training and certification or ability to achieve certification.
• It would be desirable to have knowledge or willingness to learn the operation of Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machinery.
• Proficient computer user including competence in Microsoft Office suite & internet programmes and logging/data acquisition software.
• An understanding of the engineering research environment and of technical experimental design.
• Knowledge of the requirements of working under the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations 2017 and other relevant legislation.

 

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
The role of the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering (CNRE) is to remain at the forefront of research and technology and preserve our strong international reputation for high quality teaching.   We aim to constantly develop our alumni and industry partnerships, to provide students with the highest level of training, and to expand the scope of our research expertise by attracting and retaining highly skilled academic and support staff. 

Civil and Natural Resources at UC is rated in the top 1 per cent of civil engineering schools in the world. A qualification from us is recognised globally, will open doors to employment on projects all over the world and has an international reputation that is the envy of other universities.  For more information about our department and team, please visit our website .  Please take a virtual tour  of our Engineering facilities.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC

Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here .

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

 

This role sits within the ‌General Staff Collective Employment Agreement.

The following salary scales apply from 2024: Band 4 $72,266 - $94,614.

The closing date for this position is: 29th January 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

 

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

For overseas applicants, please visit Immigration New Zealand  website or the New Zealand Government's official Covid-19 website , to review the latest health and visa requirements for visiting and working in New Zealand.

Job Details

Reference #	17771
Posted on	16 Jan 2024
Closes on	29 Jan 2024 23:55
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Works, Trades & Services
Job level(s)	Experienced
Work type(s)	Continuing (Permanent) full-time
More details (document)	Fluids Mechanics Lab Technician PD November 2023.pdf
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