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Overview

The Manager of Laboratory Facilities in the Department of Mechanical Engineering will manage, operate, and maintain fabrication-related and machine shop laboratories and equipment, supporting both teaching and research efforts. This role involves providing technical assistance, training, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while maintaining efficient laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain fabrication-related and machine shop laboratories and equipment.
  • Support instructional functions in mechanical engineering courses with manufacturing needs.
  • Assist faculty and students with research and design project needs.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations in the laboratory environment.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
  • Maintain clean and organized laboratory facilities.
  • Oversee Work Study students and Teaching Assistants.
  • Represent the university within the engineering community.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering technology or related field or equivalent technical training.
  • Minimum three years of experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
  • Familiarity with CNC machines, manual machine tools, welding and forming tools.
  • Demonstrated skill in interacting with a diverse student body and faculty.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and understanding of technical drawings.
  • Competency in CAD software (SolidWorks) and CNC machine programming.
  • Ability to use precision measurement tools.
  • Basic computer skills including email, internet, and spreadsheets.
  • Self-motivated and proactive with strong communication skills.
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Pay in context

At roughly $50/hr, this posting sits about 14% above the $44/hr median for welding jobs in Los Angeles, CA — toward the top of a $36–$67/hr middle band drawn from 51 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 59% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

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