Career Technical Education Laboratory Technician (Manufacturing) - EXTENDED

Inside Higher Ed; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Employment Opportunity

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

An educational institution in California is seeking a Career Technical Education Laboratory Technician to provide technical and instructional support in manufacturing labs. The role includes setting up equipment, training students on tools, and ensuring a safe lab environment. Candidates should have an associate degree and relevant experience, with a focus on technical skills and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Completion of an associate degree or certificate program in the relevant field.
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical support activities for instructors in the lab.
• Demonstrate and train students on the use of tools and equipment.
• Ensure safety procedures are implemented during lab sessions.
• Monitor student attendance and maintain inventory of supplies.

Skills

Technical Skills

Logistical Support

Instructional Support

Safety Awareness

Customer Service

Education

Associate degree or relevant certificate

Tools

Forklift

Computer-based equipment

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Career Technical Education Laboratory Technician (Manufacturing) - EXTENDED

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of technical, logistical and instructional support activities for one or more instructors in one or multiple classroom and career technical skills laboratory settings; assists instructors in formulating skills development projects and assignments for use in skills laboratories and develops materials for implementation of laboratory projects; may develop lab sheets and other supporting materials and resources for student use.
• Preps for, sets up and dismantles equipment for demonstrations and labs; plans the layout of equipment, materials and supplies subject to instructor approval; moves equipment into place using a forklift; programs and performs software maintenance on specialized computer-based equipment, control systems and network connections; fabricates equipment, parts, circuit boards and other items required for laboratory demonstrations and student projects, based on instructor diagrams and oral instructions.
• Demonstrates and trains students on work methods and uses and operations of hand and power tools and large stationary equipment, ranging from welding, drilling and punch equipment; auto lifts and other automotive equipment; CNC manufacturing and turning centers; computerized manufacturing and test equipment; electronic measuring equipment; lathes and mills to power saws, grinders, sanders and cutting shears; interprets and guides students through course and laboratory assignments; responds to student questions regarding procedures and requirements; provides clear and concise explanations and demonstrations to facilitate student understanding and reinforce instructor teaching; observes student performance during laboratory periods, advises students on proper equipment/tool use and work methods and provides feedback to students and the instructor.
• Provides direction and demonstrates safety procedures and practices; monitors students in the laboratory to ensure safety procedures are followed and any required personal protective clothing or equipment is worn/used; inspects and maintains laboratory safety equipment such as eye washer, safety shower, fire extinguisher and safety kits; arranges for the safe storage and pickup of hazardous materials including fuels, greases, oils and sealants; conducts safety inspections and prepares required safety reports; ensures a clean, safe and orderly learning environment in assigned laboratories.
• Stocks, maintains and replenishes an inventory of equipment, parts, materials and supplies for instructor and student use; obtains quotes from vendors, prepares purchase requisitions and tracks budget expenditures; unloads and stores parts and materials using a forklift and pallet jack; makes minor repairs and maintains tools in sound working condition; performs preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment; arranges for major repair or replacement of tools and equipment by outside vendors; refers facilities maintenance and technology repair issues to Building Services and Information Technology for action.
• Monitors student attendance in the lab; enters data in systems such as SARS and runs reports for distribution and review.
• Participates in selecting, training and providing day-to-day lead work direction to student assistants performing laboratory housekeeping and other functions; assigns and monitors work for completeness, accuracy and conformance with District, department and legal/regulatory requirements and standards; provides information, instruction and training on work procedures and technical, legal, regulatory and safety requirements.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.

Other Duties

• Ensures labs are open and ready for use during scheduled hours and that equipment is in sound working condition; monitors to ensure lab closing procedures are followed.
• Organizes and maintains a tool room and checks out tools for instructor and student use and return.
• In an automotive repair laboratory, supervises the work of students performing customer service intake functions; oversees and manages the flow of repair work to meet instructional needs; maintains customer waiting lists; ensures student repair work meets repair quality requirements; resolves issues with customers.
• In a farm operations learning laboratory, operates, diagnoses and repairs farm equipment such as tractors, loaders and trenchers; assists in farm operations such as preparing fields, seeding and planting, harvesting and baling and moving cattle to different pastures; repairs fencing; applies pesticides; maintains and repairs irrigation systems.
• Maintains and repairs District vehicles assigned to a college or center.
• Writes technical reports and prepares schematics for new laboratory projects.
• Grades quizzes, homework assignments, tests and proctored-exams; records and maintains data on student attendance and lab hours; compiles and generates student reports.
• Participates in high school outreach activities; participates in meetings with local businesses to promote job placement of students; interacts with businesses and organizations to receive equipment and other donations; interacts with the public and customers of assigned laboratories.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Completion of an associate degree or certificate program in the relevant career technical field; other education or training such as completion of an apprenticeship program; and/or work experience necessary to demonstrate mastery-level attainment in the career technical area to which assigned and at least two years of progressively responsible experience in the field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program. Assignment to certain technical programs requires a Class A driver’s license, a Class A license with air brake endorsement or Class B license with passenger endorsement issued by the State of California.
• Depending on position, additional licenses and certifications may be required or highly desirable (e.g., forklift operator certification; ASE certifications A1-A8; ASE or MACS mobile air conditioning license; Qualified pesticide applicator's certificate; EPA 608; FAA A&P license). These requirements will be clearly stated in the examination announcement for specific areas.

Physical and Mental Demands

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical Demands: Regularly required to sit, stand and walk; hear via in-person and telephone; climb or balance; lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance; vision and other sensory requirements as described.
• Mental Demands: Regularly required to communicate, read, interpret data, solve problems, perform shop math, handle multiple tasks with deadlines, and interact with others, including dissatisfied individuals.

Working Environment

• Work near moving equipment and/or moving parts; exposure to wet/humid conditions, heavy vibration, fumes, chemicals and risk of electrical shock; may work outdoors in extreme temperatures; may require PPE.
• Travel to locations other than assigned work site and overtime may be required.

Application Process and EEO

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. This position is posted as an Open-Competitive opportunity. The State Center Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, religion or similar factors as defined by law. We are a Title V employer.

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