Automation Lab Technician - Courseview Campus (Part-Time)

Sinclair Community College; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver for You

OPERS retirement

Paid Holidays

Professional Growth Opportunities

Work-Life Balance and Wellness

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking an Automation Lab Technician at Courseview Campus in Mason, OH for a part-time role. The technician will support ACT and IMT labs, maintain equipment, and assist instructors with hands-on activities. The position starts Spring 2027 and pays a minimum wage of $27.30 per hour.

The role requires an associate degree and at least 3 years in manufacturing or a technical field, with strong mechanical, PLC, robotics and safety skills. 28 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ work experience in manufacturing operations or a technical education field.
• Must operate and maintain complex equipment including robotics, PLCs, sensors, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to design lab experiences in collaboration with faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to instructors in labs for ACT program as required.
• Clean, repair and maintain lab spaces and equipment.
• Lay out lab equipment, tools, and instruments for student lab activities.
• Maintain supply inventory, purchase supplies and equipment as required.
• Move and install equipment within the lab as needed.
• Act as lead for safe lab practices, including maintaining safety equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Robotics

PLC

Sensors

Mechanical trades

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Robotics

PLC

Sensors

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Automation Lab Technician - Courseview Campus (Part-Time)

Job Title Automation Lab Technician - Courseview Campus (Part-Time)

Location

Location Courseview Campus - Mason, OH

Job Number

Job Number 05565

Department

Department Automation & Control Tech

Job Category

Job Category Professional

Job Type

Job Type Part-Time

Status

Status Regular

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/29/2026

Resume Review Date

Resume Review Date Ongoing

Closing Date

Closing Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary

The Lab Technician will provide technical support for the Industrial Maintenance Technician ( IMT ) and Automation and Control Technology ( ACT ) laboratories at the Mason Campus. Responsibilities include maintaining lab equipment in proper working condition and assisting instructors with hands‑on lab activities to support IMT and ACT course instruction.
The minimum wage for this position is $27.30 per hour and will work 28 hours per week. This position has an expected start date for the Spring 2027 semester.
Why you’ll love Sinclair:

The following are some of the benefits that part‑time staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition Waiver for You: Employees can take advantage of tuition-free access for up to 3 credit hours per semester.
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in OPERS , including a 14% employer contribution.
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 14 annually observed College holidays, with part‑time employees paid for the regularly scheduled hours on these days
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of opportunities for advancement, promotion, continued education, and professional development.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well‑being and professional success.

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide support to instructors in labs for ACT program as required
• Clean, repair and maintain lab spaces and equipment
• Lay out lab equipment, tools, and instruments for student lab activities
• Maintain supply inventory, purchase supplies and equipment as required
• Move and install equipment within the lab as needed
• Act as lead for safe lab practices, including maintaining safety equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in manufacturing operations or a technical education field; prior work experience in a manufacturing role preferred
• Must be highly skilled in miscellaneous mechanical trades to operate and maintain complex equipment such as Robotics, PLC , Sensors, Hydraulic and Pneumatic stations and various other pieces of analytical equipment required
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be able to show students the proper use of equipment required
• Must be able to work with faculty on design of appropriate lab experiences required
• Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively with students and faculty in a supportive role required
• Ability to work on multiple tasks while providing great attention to detail and meeting all prescribed deadlines required
• Professional communication skills (both written and oral), telephone etiquette, positive attitude with a strong desire to assist people required
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Outlook, and Excel with the ability to learn/utilize and programs/databases used by the college in this role required

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of an associate's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 3 years' related work experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other

Sinclair Community College
Human Resources
444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340
Dayton, Ohio, 45402