Job Role Overview

 Job Title: Lab Technical Assistant – DTTE (Design Thinking, Technology &

Engineering / Maker Space)

 Department: DTTE / Innovation & Maker Space

 Reports To: Head of Department / Lead DTTE Educator

 Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, or ITI

Graduate

 Role Summary: Provide end-to-end technical, preparatory, and maintenance support for the school’s Maker Space. Prepare raw materials (wood, metal, acrylic,

electronics), maintain machinery and hand tools, oversee inventory, and provide dedicated fabricaƟon and logisƟcs support for school showcases, STEAM exhibiƟons,

and student compeƟƟons.

Key Responsibilities

- Workshop & Material Preparation

 Cut, size, sand, and prep raw wood, sheet metal, wire, and acrylic based on upcoming project lesson plans.

 Solder, test, and assemble basic circuit boards, sensor kits, and microcontroller setups prior to instructional periods.

 Set up student workstations with necessary tools, PPE (safety glasses, gloves), and project-specific consumables.

- Tool & Equipment Maintenance

 Inspect and service hand tools, power tools (saws, drills, sanders, rotary tools), and electronic equipment (soldering stations, multimeters).

 Calibrate and manage basic maintenance for digital fabrication equipment (3D printers, laser cutters).

 Ensure all safety guards, emergency shut-offs, and dust extraction systems are fully operational.

- School Projects, Technical Events & Competitions Support

 Assist student teams with advanced prototyping, structural fabrication, and hardware troubleshooting for inter-school competitions (e.g., robotics, design challenges,

hackathons, science fairs).

 Fabricate custom display fixtures, project backdrops, mounting rigs, and mechanical parts for internal school exhibitions and annual tech fests.

 Manage packing, transport prep, on-site toolkits,



and emergency field repairs for external student competitions.

 Provide extended hour/weekend workshop supervision during peak competition build phases or major school project cycles.

- Inventory & Asset Management

 Maintain an up-to-date physical and digital stock register for tools, consumables,

electronic components, and raw materials.

 Track material consumption rates and raise purchase requests before stock reaches reorder levels.

 Implement a tool check-in/check-out system to eliminate tool loss or damage.

- Classroom & Safety Support

 Provide hands-on assistance during practical sessions under the guidance of the lead teacher.

 Monitor students to enforce strict workshop safety rules.

 Rapidly learn and operationalize new technical kits, tools, and software introduced to the curriculum.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

KPI Category Metric / Target Measurement Method

Material Readiness

100% of required materials pre-cut and staged at least 30 minutes before each class

Class delay logs & teacher feedback

Tool Uptime &

Maintenance

≥ 95% operational uptime across all power tools and equipment

Scheduled maintenance log

& incident reports

Inventory Accuracy

≥ 98% stock reconciliation accuracy;

zero unexpected stock-outs of core consumables

Monthly stock audits vs.

physical count

Safety & Incident

Rate

Zero preventable accidents due to machine failure or uninspected tools

Incident reports & daily safety checklists

Tool Accountability < 2% tool loss or unaccounted damage per academic term

End-of-term asset verification audit

Tech Adoption

Speed

Successful commissioning and self-

training on recent lab tools within 2 weeks of arrival

Practical demonstration to

HOD

Event &

Competition

Readiness

100% on-time completion of prototype fabrication, competition rigs, and exhibition setups

Competition/Event sign-off

Pay: Up to ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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