Super User Info
Super users are trusted students trained on and fully comfortable with all machinery in the MECE Undergraduate Lab who are therefore given the ability to turn on and oversee the machine shop after Working hours.
This is a huge responsibility, as the safety of other students is in the hands of the super user present in the lab space. This is a volunteer position that is mainly used in order to support club activity after hours.
Please note that being a super user does not mean the super user can work in the shop alone. Working alone with heavy machinery is NEVER a good idea and can lead to life-threatening situations. Another person must always be present in case of emergency.
Super users responsibilities:
Turning the shop machines on and off outside of lab hours
Supervising student machine use
Understanding and enforcing cleanliness and safety precautions at all times
Troubleshooting machine failures for common problems
Knowing how to handle emergency situations, including:
Administering first aid
Using fire extinguishers and fire blankets
Knowing who to contact in the event of an emergency
Creating a safe and welcoming environment for students in the lab
Requirements
Pre-Requirements
MECE junior or senior (exceptions for underclassmen are available on a case by case basis) who is a club member or work study in the teaching lab
For the purposes of this position, a “club member” is any undergraduate student member of the following engineering clubs: FSAE, CSI, CU Robotics, AIAA
For club members - students must be nominated by their respective club to become a potential super user candidate. Each club may have a maximum of two super users at any given time.
For work studies - current work studies in the teaching lab who are not club member candidates may be invited ad hoc by lab staff to train for the super user position.
Complete Rascal TC0600 Shop Safety Training and provide proof of certification
Machine Training
Must demonstrate proficiency on all machines, including laser cutters and hand tools
If you have taken Intro to Machining
Complete super user machining parts (one on both mills, one on both lathes, and one laser cut keychain)
Must be able to replace band saw blade
If you have not taken Intro to Machining
Complete one-on-one training with lab staff on Fryer mill, Tormach mill, Fryer lathe, Tormach lathe, and Boss laser cutter
Schedule training via lab staff Calendly pages here
Complete requirements above (super user parts and bandsaw blade)
Attend safety training with lab staff
Hold five 2 hour sessions (“contact hours”) in the space answering machining questions for students
Approvals
Super user applicants are submitted to lab staff for approval. An initial interview with lab staff is held to assess the applicants’ interest in the role.
A second interview with lab staff is held after training to ensure competency and trustworthiness.
A more detailed approval process can be found here.