Lab Technical Assistant- DTTE (Design Thinking, Technology & Engineering / Maker Space)

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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 new 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