Lab Technician, MFAB

Part-time temporary non-exempt position with a variable schedule up to 20 hours per week, based on department needs.

About the role

Conduct lab preparation for Johnson County Community College’s (JCCC) welding courses to ensure a safe, efficient, and organized environment conducive to learning.

Responsibilities

• Mechanically prepare welding materials using metal shears and thermal cutting processes to code specifications for American Welding Society (AWS) certifications.
• Operate forklift to unload materials from trucks.
• Troubleshoot all errors and malfunctions.
• Coordinate and/or perform equipment service, repair, or replacement as needed.
• Fabricate fixtures and jigs using precision and accuracy.
• Ensure that welding materials and personal protective equipment are stocked and available to accommodate lab and class schedules.
• Set up the lab and prep areas for scheduled classes.
• Ensure students have the materials and equipment needed for class and lab use.
• Take inventory of welding materials and equipment within the lab and classrooms.
• Order and restock welding supplies and equipment to ensure students have materials needed for class and lab use.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and monitor vendor performance.
• Research invoice and contractual issues and resolve discrepancies.
• Enforce and promote safety protocols and guidelines, including the proper use of safety equipment.
• Provide a safe, efficient, and clean welding work area for the students.
• Ensure materials are organized and stored correctly and that equipment and work areas are cleaned according to established protocols.
• Organize the lab and classrooms and their contents in between courses.
• Provide assistance that supports the welding instructional needs and meets the requirements of varying class schedules.
• Fulfill ad hoc and last-minute requests from faculty and staff as needed.
• Communicate with instructors regarding welding procedures, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist instructors with supervision on an as-needed basis.
• Provide welding guidance and direction to students.
• Assist students with questions and concerns related to welding activities.
• Monitor conditions and activities in welding areas and enforce policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct safety inspections and maintain departmental compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and JCCC policies.

Requirements

• Performs advanced tasks under minimal supervision.
• May mentor less-experienced team members.
• 5+ years of related experience.

Pay

Starting salary range: $16.68–$21.23 per hour, determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Benefits

• Tuition discount for JCCC courses.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Free access to the campus gym for all employees and dependents.
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center.