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:
Work Location: In person
