Lab Assistant - Manufacturing, Maintenance and Welding

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an experienced professional to assist in the Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Welding programs. This role involves guiding equipment setup and usage while providing training to students on various types of machinery.

You will manage lab activities, ensure safety compliance, and work closely with faculty and industry partners. An Associate's Degree and relevant experience in a shop setting are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associates Degree in related field (Welding, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automotive, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a shop setting.
• Strong skills in Welding, Machining, and Basic Shop Math.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and expertise on machine installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Assists faculty in necessary training and demonstrations.
• Monitors students working within the MNT, Manufacturing and Welding classrooms and labs.

Skills

Welding

Machining

Print Reading

Basic Shop Math

Basic Computer skills

Troubleshooting ability

Basic circuit testing

Education

Associate's Degree in related field

Tools

CNC machines

Welding equipment

Drill press

Band saw

Manual mill

Manual lathe

Measuring tools

CAD/CAM and verification software

Multimeter

Job description

About Us

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum Associates Degree in related field (Welding, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Automotive, etc.) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a shop setting.
• Skills Needed: Welding, Machining, Print Reading, Basic Shop Math, Basic Computer skills, Troubleshooting ability, basic circuit testing, etc.

Job Description

This position is funded through a Perkins grant. Continued employment is contingent upon ongoing grant funding approval. Assists in facilitating the successful growth of the Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Welding programs through supporting the Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Welding faculty in the establishment, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of MFT/WLD/MNT programs, labs, and equipment. Provides guidance in equipment set‑up and usage, in addition to training and education for students for various types of equipment used. Manages lab activities during class sessions and initiates ongoing relationships with critical industry and association partners to ensure the program remains both relevant and robust.

About the Team

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and expertise on machine installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Assists faculty in necessary training and demonstrations.
• Assists and monitors students working within the MNT, Manufacturing and Welding classrooms and labs.
• Leads student tours and tours with industry and community partners. Includes networking with businesses and industries, collaborating with faculty and program coordinators to assist in providing a comprehensive overview of the equipment needed to successfully offer programs. This includes care, operation and maintenance of new and existing equipment.
• Maintains all equipment records and corrective action reports.
• Assists faculty in setting up shop equipment/trainers for activities as planned by instructors.
• Maintains inventory, orders supplies, tracks, and works within instructional supply budget.
• Assists students with independent practice of skills during open labs.
• Identifies occurrences of equipment malfunction or breakage and needs for equipment replacement or addition; repairs equipment, including trainers.
• Assists and suggests capital equipment needs. Assists and monitors all students in facility for safety compliance and education.
• Coordinates efforts between print shop and Manufacturing and Welding Technology department needs. Assists faculty in driving efforts to address regulatory compliance and participates in equipment inspections as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned to assist MFT/WLD/MNT faculty and students.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

Primarily indoors within a shop setting. Required to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. of tools and equipment.

Equipment / Tools Used

CNC machines, welding equipment, drill press, band saw, manual mill, manual lathe, measuring tools, CAD/CAM and verification software, multimeter, etc.