Part-time Staff: Engineering Lab Technician

The Engineer Lab Technician will prepare and maintain equipment; prepare materials and experiments for laboratory classes; design, order, install, and calibrate equipment and devices.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The first point of contact in the E-building for vendors, deliveries, special projects, and service needs for classrooms, labs, and equipment.
• Calibrate, repair, maintain, and demonstrate electronic laboratory test equipment, welding, machining equipment, metrology, civil, mechanical, and woodworking equipment. Develop and implement scheduled maintenance and testing programs.
• Maintain inventory records of laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies in accordance with college requirements and accepted industrial standards.
• Ship, receive, inspect, and maintain records of equipment sent to service locations.
• Prepare equipment, materials, and experiments for lab classes. Work with faculty to design, build, test, install, and adapt special equipment and devices for instructional requirements.
• Write specifications and order materials and supplies.
• Assist students with set up of projects as directed by faculty.
• Coordinate with faculty the acquisition, filing, and maintenance of reference materials; maintain operating manuals, parts catalogs, and specifications for equipment and devices.
• Perform tasks in support of the daily operation of the E-Building: train, schedule and oversee lab assistants and workers; prepare equipment, operating and lab experiment manuals and provide technical assistance for jobs.
• Troubleshoot, load, set up, and maintain engineering computer labs with engineering application software and hardware.  Maintain engineering network and related equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

A.        Education/Training and Experience Required/Preferred

• Associate’s degree required in one or more of the engineering technologies: civil, electronic, mechanical and/or manufacturing, or Equivalent Industry credential.
• Minimum three years of work experience in the operation and repair of electronic test equipment, welding and machining equipment, and basic civil and mechanical engineering equipment including the installation and maintenance of engineering computer hardware and software.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

 

B.        Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic tools, methods and supplies needed to maintain and test equipment and set up experiments
• Skills in operating, calibrating, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and industrial equipment and tools; reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, circuit diagrams and specifications, gas and arc welding and brazing
• Skills in communicating and working effectively with faculty and students.
• Ability to learn and properly apply departmental policies and procedures, diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment and circuit problems; work independently, maintain effective interpersonal working relationships

 

C.        Physical Activity Level

Heavy - Mostly standing and lifting over 50 lbs. frequently.

 

V.        CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. This is a part-time (hours will vary depending on department needs) continuing staff position.
2. The hourly salary is at grade 8A of the staff salary schedule.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply through the college’s website.

• Complete all questions on the application
• Attach a current resume and cover letter which addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position.
• Applications will be accepted until positions are filled; however, application review will begin immediately. 

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Lakeland Community College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Lakeland Community College is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If your disability requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.