Skilled Trades Laboratory Technician

About the role

The Skilled Trades Laboratory Technician is primarily responsible for all laboratory preparation for Welding/Fabrication, General Construction, Advanced Manufacturing, and Marine Systems programs across the Wye Mills campus, Cambridge campus, Caroline Career and Technology Center (CCTC), the Mobile Welding Classroom, and any modular instructional labs associated with these programs. The role involves ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment, preparing materials for classes, and supporting instructors under the supervision of the Skilled Trades Department Chair.

Responsibilities

• Put together orders for supplies, materials, equipment, and parts for Welding/Fabrication, General Construction, Advanced Manufacturing, and Marine Systems laboratories; ensure proper repair and condition of all supplies and equipment.
• Comply with state and federal safety regulations across all lab environments, including proper handling of fuels, lubricants, refrigerants, electrical systems, and marine-related materials and equipment.
• Work with instructors and program coordinators on lab procedures for operation and use of facilities and equipment across all program areas, including marine systems training equipment and vessel-related components.
• Prepare materials, tools, and/or coordinate preparation for welding, construction, advanced manufacturing, and marine systems laboratory classes, including staging tools, workspaces, components, and diagnostic tools for student hands-on instruction.
• Assist Skilled Trades, Advanced Manufacturing, and Marine Systems instructors during classes and lab sessions.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and malfunctions across all lab areas.
• Maintain and update inventories including equipment, tools, consumables, MSDS, and Chemical Inventory List (CIL) for all labs.
• Maintain welding equipment including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and