Job Specifications for Workshop Assistant/Technician

• Consult with his supervisor on a daily basis regarding workload for the specific day.
• Keep inventory of all laboratory and workshop equipment, materials and tools.
• Ensure adequate materials and tools are available for students to carry out performance tasks.
• Ensure the laboratory equipment is available for use and in a fully functional condition.
• Hand out materials and tools to students to carry out specific practical tasks and ensure the said materials and tools are handed back after the tasks have been completed.
• Assist the Trainer/Lecturer with setting up of simulators and/or trainers to perform specific tasks.
• Assist with supervision during students practical tasks (if and when required).
• Assist supervisor with student performance assessments.
• Installation and wiring of boards for demonstration purposes.
• Mounting of materials/tools on boards for demonstration purposes.
• Assist with student supervision during examination periods.
• Contribute to student development during workshop practical sessions.
• Contributes and participates in the effective use simulators, trainers, tools and other laboratory equipment.
• Repair and maintain all equipment, and appliances (i.e., high voltage transformers, switchgear, motors, controls, etc.)
• Prepares estimates for work orders and requests material required (if and when required).
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher / Senior Coordinator

Requirements for Workshop Assistant/Technician

• Minimum 2 years industrial experience with Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, HVAC, Welding, Instrumentation & Control, Civil Engineering, etc.
• Minimum of 2 years working experience as a Workshop Assistant/Technician preferably with a technical training institution
• Preferably a Bachelor Degree in Technology or Engineering (Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, HVAC, Welding, Instrumentation & Control, Civil Engineering)..
• Trained in all aspects of Safety and conversant with the current legislation of the OSH.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Computer literate, IC3 / ICDL.

If this position is of interest to please send a copy of your resume to Sarah.B@Chase.ie or call +353 (0)66 976 2007

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