This position will help oversee maintenance and equipment care at the Extrusion Lab and ensure safety and compliance.
Operations and maintenance:
• Conduct maintenance on lab equipment to minimize downtime,
• Assist in operating equipment for research work with clients, both external and internal, lab research trials, and teaching activities to provide excellent customer service and complete project goals; assist with short courses when needed.
• Develop consistent guidelines for parts replacement and repairs, contributing to the extrusion lab reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records
• Guide undergraduate students to promote lab operations
• Ensure lab and equipment cleaning programs are completed properly and efficiently to ensure sanitation requirements
• Support and continuously improve a proactive Preventive Maintenance Program, working closely with the extrusion lab manager to meet operational goals.
Safety & Compliance:
• Actively promote and manage safety programs with lab personnel ensuring tools, equipment, and facilities are kept clean and in safe working order.
• Acquire and maintain required certifications that may be required to support a safe working environment.
• Comply with environmental and safety regulations as set by Kansas State University.
The Department of Grain Science and Industry offers one-of-a-kind bachelor's degrees in Bakery Science and Management, Feed and Pet Food Science, Milling Science and Management, Food Science and Industry and an internationally recognized graduate program. Our graduates have the most rewarding and diverse career opportunities in the field, including research and new product innovations, operations managers, sales and marketing, quality assurance, among others.
This position is On-site.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Role Information:
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
Please submit the following documents:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Contact information for 3 current professional references
Applications close on:October 31, 2025
$24.04/hr
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