Laboratory Coordinator

South Dakota Mines, United States

Updated: about 6 hours ago
Location: Rapid City, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posting Details
Posting Details


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Institution South Dakota Mines
Working Title Laboratory Coordinator
Posting Number CSA02027P
Department SDSMT-Mechanical Engineering
Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City
Posting Text
LOCATION: Mechanical Engineering
STARTING HOURLY RATE: $26.72+ hourly, depending upon education and experience, GJ
POSITION PURPOSE: South Dakota Mines is seeking applicants to coordinate, lead, and manage the laboratories, shops, and related staff and student employees, for the mechanical engineering department.
Duties include supervising the department’s Equipment Technician and workflow to run the department’s machine shop effectively and efficiently. Recruit, supervise, manage, and train a cadre of 15-30 department student employees (“mentors”) that support the department’s shops and labs. Training to include; manual and power hand tools, metrology, wood shop tools and machinery, and metal machining (including manual and CNC milling and turning), and welding (arc, MIG, and TIG-GTAW).
Setup, maintain, and operate department shop equipment. Maintenance and inventory of existing department equipment. Manage shop budgets for consumables, supplies, and maintenance. Assist faculty with procurement of new equipment and supplies as well as disposal of old equipment and supplies. Assist faculty and students with project manufacturer and assembly.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
  • the standard principles, methods, tools, and equipment of the automotive and diesel technology trade;
  • the principles of internal combustion engines, different drive trains, gear boxes, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems;
  • computer hardware and software;
  • the principles of automotive computer technology, diagnostics, and repair methods;
  • occupational hazards and safety precautions of the mechanics’ trade;
  • variances of design among manufacturers;
  • electrical monitors and meters;
  • welding technology;
  • safe handling and disposal methods for hazardous materials;
  • human relations sufficient to establish working relationships with coworkers and customers.


Ability to:
  • diagnose malfunctions and determine corrective actions;
  • operate computer software applications;
  • diagnose and resolve network problems;
  • read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and manuals;
  • determine necessary tensile strength of fabricated parts;
  • operate diagnostic equipment and interpret results;
  • visualize an end product from an idea;
  • operate equipment and determine if it is functional and safe;
  • weld;
  • use a variety of machine shop tools and equipment;
  • establish working relationships with coworkers and customers

COMMENTS: Occasionally, will need to work weekday evenings or Saturdays.
South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance. Individuals interested in this position must apply online at https://www.sdsmt.edu/employment/ . Human Resources can provide accommodation to the online application process and may be reached at (605) 394-1203. Review of applications will begin May 17, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Please attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references (include name, mailing address and email address for each reference).
Posting Date 05/10/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 05/17/2024
Advertised Salary $26.72+ hourly, depending upon education and experience, GJ
Duration of the Term 12 months
If Other, describe duration
Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours
40 hours per week. Almost always during normal business hours. Occasionally, will need to work weekday evenings or Saturdays.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires Other
If other, please indicate Occasionally, will need to work weekday evenings or Saturdays.
Department Description and Cultural Expectations
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service. 
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