Student Employee, Preventative Maintenance Assistant - Plastics Engineering Technology
Summary
Part-time lab support with equipment, documentation, safety, demonstrations, and industry-partner projects; heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. Requires full-time SSU student status, sophomore standing in Plastics Engineering Technology or CAD, and no benefits.
Highlights
- Benefits
- Not eligible for benefits
- Education
- Sophomore status; registered full-time in Plastics Engineering Technology or CAD
- Physical Requirements
- Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds
- Department
- College of Business & Engineering Technologies
- Type
- Part-Time
Job description
Salary: $11.00 Hourly
Location : 940 Second St. Portsmouth, OH 45662, OH
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: POS-669
Division: Academic and Student Affairs
Department: College of Business & Engineering Technologies
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 5/9/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description Summary
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Plastics Engineering Technology Program emphasizes the practical application of engineering principles. The curriculum includes hands-on experience with plastics processing, along with focused study in polymer materials and properties, part and mold design, statistics, and computer-aided design.
POSITION SUMMARY, ROUTINE TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Acquire, maintain, and operate infrastructures, facilities, and equipment
• Provide an environment in which student outcomes can be attained
• Maintaining appearance/cleanliness of labs
• Maintain technical documentation for ABET Accreditation (both Reading & Writing)
• Assist in labs with faculty during scheduled classroom / lab times
• Adhere to all safety standards and work practices established by the industry
• Assist other students with equipment and student projects
• Public speaking giving hands on presentations and demonstrations to industry & group tours
• Attend off campus recruiting events
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Participate in industry-partner laboratory projects, including injection molding trials and material property analysis.
• Heavy Lifting (50 pounds)
• Attained Sophomore status in the program
• Registered full time in the Plastics Engineering Technology and or CAD Program
• Technical Documentation (both Reading and Writing technical manuals)
• Industrial Lab Equipment (Injection Molding, Extrusion, 3D printing, Materials Testing, Machining, etc.)
• Industrial Safety
• Demonstrated ability to direction and work with limited supervision
Minimum Qualifications
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Location : 940 Second St. Portsmouth, OH 45662, OH
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: POS-669
Division: Academic and Student Affairs
Department: College of Business & Engineering Technologies
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 5/9/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description Summary
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Plastics Engineering Technology Program emphasizes the practical application of engineering principles. The curriculum includes hands-on experience with plastics processing, along with focused study in polymer materials and properties, part and mold design, statistics, and computer-aided design.
POSITION SUMMARY, ROUTINE TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Acquire, maintain, and operate infrastructures, facilities, and equipment
• Provide an environment in which student outcomes can be attained
• Maintaining appearance/cleanliness of labs
• Maintain technical documentation for ABET Accreditation (both Reading & Writing)
• Assist in labs with faculty during scheduled classroom / lab times
• Adhere to all safety standards and work practices established by the industry
• Assist other students with equipment and student projects
• Public speaking giving hands on presentations and demonstrations to industry & group tours
• Attend off campus recruiting events
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Participate in industry-partner laboratory projects, including injection molding trials and material property analysis.
• Heavy Lifting (50 pounds)
• Attained Sophomore status in the program
• Registered full time in the Plastics Engineering Technology and or CAD Program
• Technical Documentation (both Reading and Writing technical manuals)
• Industrial Lab Equipment (Injection Molding, Extrusion, 3D printing, Materials Testing, Machining, etc.)
• Industrial Safety
• Demonstrated ability to direction and work with limited supervision
Minimum Qualifications
- Registered full-time SSU student
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and follow instructions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
- Follow SSU dress code policy
This position is not eligible for benefits.