The study applies the RULA method of assessment for the ergonomic posture of students practicing in the machine shop lab. A total of 64 students were evaluated for operations on the lathe machine. Most students scored between 4 and 7, which signifies there was a need to take immediate corrective actions owing to moderate-to-high ergonomic risks. Findings showed that changing and unloading the tool was of very high-hazard task in terms of ergonomics, along with repetitive movement and awkward postures increase the risk of MSD. The further analysis depicted how activities like the machining processes, which held only the repetitive motions and awkward postures, carry moderate ergonomic risks, while those like tool changing and unloading result in very high ergonomic risks as reflected by the RULA score of 7. Tasks such as measurement and marking appeared to pose lesser ergonomic risks. These results imply that some of the ergonomic interventions, which include redesigning workstations and adapting tools for work, are necessary to minimize postural strain and enhance students’ safety while performing such activities. Using digital human modeling software such as CATIA V5 underlines the significant ergonomic risk associated with certain tasks within the machine shop. This shows the need for specific ergonomic assessments to reduce MSDs. The study infers that the integration of ergonomic intervention into machine shop labs reduces the MSD risk that a student may face by a wide margin. Therefore, the results support incorporating ergonomic education and workstation modifications for safer working conditions and overall better health and performance among students.