Equipment Technician

Overview

Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services 1

Job Search Category/Discipline:
Administrative
Time Basis:
Full Time

Job no: 555414
Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Temporary, Full Time

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Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus—one of the largest in the CSU system—serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives. As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

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The Equipment Technician will work under the general supervision of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department Chairperson and in close coordination with other MAE Equipment Technicians. The person is responsible for assigned equipment design, fabrication, installation, operation, maintenance, and upgrade of assigned equipment used in MAE course instruction or research activities. The person will also be involved in construction of unique, highly technical and prototype equipment or systems needed for instruction and/or research as assigned by the MAE Department Chairperson.

• Under the direction of the Department Chair, assist with the maintenance of the MAE machine shop. Shop equipment to be maintained includes lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, optical comparators, band saws, cutoff saw, disc grinder, gas welders, heliarc welder, arc welder, sheet metal shear, sheet metal brake, abrasive cut-off machine, rapid prototyping machine, robots, 3-D Scanner, and CNC machine.
• Assist other technicians in the maintenance and repair of all equipment and facilities in all MAE instructional and research laboratories including: aerodynamics lab, acoustics lab, fluid mechanics lab, thermal engineering lab, dynamics and control lab, metallurgy lab, materials and mechanical properties lab, heat and power lab, automotive lab, petroleum engineering lab, strength of materials lab, rapid prototyping lab, manufacturing lab, automation lab, and all wind tunnels.
• Assist MAE technicians in providing support for the MAE capstone design courses;
  Design of MAE Systems; the SAE projects:
  Mini Baja Offroad Vehicle, Human-Powered Vehicles, SAE Formula One Car, and rocket projects, and other MAE student projects/competitions. Assist with supervising students involved in machining project designs. Instruct students in proper and safe use of equipment and machinery.
• Participate in the design and fabrication of specialized laboratory equipment, research and experimental equipment, modification and updating of existing equipment with skills including overhaul of automotive engines, transmissions; grinding valves or repair of motors and engines; knowledge of arc welding, brazing, soldering, TIG welding, MIG welding, and all equipment in the MAE machine shop.

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• CSU Classification Salary Range:
  The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,595 (Step
  1) - $6,694 (Step 20) per month.

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