Hybrid Student Assistant, Concept Forge/AMMC (FWS Students Only) bei Laramie County Community College, WY

About the Department

*This position is only open to students who are Federal Work Study eligible.*

Are you curious about how ideas become reality through technology? As a Student Assistant in the Concept Forge and AMMC, you’ll gain hands-on experience with 3D scanning, 3D printing, CNC machining, laser engraving, and other advanced manufacturing tools. This role supports students, faculty, and community members as they bring their projects to life, while also helping to maintain the equipment and spaces that make innovation possible. 

Compensation: $13.33/hr.  

Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled. 

Starting Date: As soon as practical after the hiring process. 

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: – this position is non-exempt and is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA.  This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).

• Operate equipment in the Concept Forge and AMMC while assisting others in learning how to use the equipment safely in the lab.
• Assist in maintaining and cleaning equipment in the lab to ensure good long-term operations.
• Maintain established rules and safety standards in the lab to ensure safe and proper use of equipment to limit risk of injury.
• Assist department team members through preparing materials, monitoring supply inventories needed for consistent operation of equipment and assisting the operational functions of the department. 
• Provide general customer service through responding to visitors, and routing inquiries to the appropriate team member of the department.
• Support the department with special projects and events through completing tasks as assigned. 
• Communicate and plan accordingly with the assigned supervisor to develop and establish a work schedule for the semester to allow for more availability for students wanting to access the lab.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.

• While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required
• There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
• There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
• An employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more to perform essential position functions
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be instances of somewhat loud environments.

NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.  All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor/manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Current LCCC student and continued enrollment in a minimum of 6 credits a semester, (exceptions may be given for summer term with supervisor approval).
• Federal Work Study eligible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of experience in an office setting working with Microsoft Office Software. (Excel, Word, Etc.)
• Knowledge or interest in the tools and equipment offered in a makerspace environment (3D printers, laser etchers, sewing machines, heat press, vinyl cutters, sublimation, etc.).
• Knowledge of machine shops (manual/CNC machining, Precision Measurement, etc.). 

Other Qualifications

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.

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The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning. Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming.  Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference.