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University of Wisconsin–Madison

Design Innovation Lab (ECB) Student Hourly Tech Employee

University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774

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Department Overview The ECB Shops are a part of the Design Innovation Lab in the College of Engineering, which also includes the Wendt makerspace and the Design Hub.

Anticipated Start Date as early as January 26

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable) Remote Work Eligibility Detail Not Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week Minimum: 10 Maximum:20

Schedule 2+ hour shifts throughout the week, depending on student's availability

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum $14.00

Number of Positions 3

Qualifications Prior shop experience is not a requirement, but it is helpful. Students must be currently enrolled undergraduates, not necessarily in the College of Engineering.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Though not required, prior experience in a shop and/or with woodworking, welding, home improvement/DIY, or a general prototyping/problem-solving mindset is very useful. Enthusiasm for the work done in the shops and a desire to learn more are the best indicators for success. Comprehensive training is offered depending on the candidate's skills and interests. All staff members are expected to have good oral and written communication skills and a service-oriented attitude.

Position Summary/Job Duties Duties include:

Helping users with project work done in the shops (e.g., machining, woodworking, machine tools, welding)

Managing access to the shops by welcoming, checking in, and directing visitors and lab users

Assisting our full-time staff with development and delivery of educational training content

Teaching users how to use equipment in both formal and informal settings

Aiding individuals in tool/equipment selection

Maintenance, organization, communication, and other misc. tasks (experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially video, is a plus!)

Physical Demands Able to lift 30 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Diversity Statement Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

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