Lab Specialist, Welding

Dallas College; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks a Lab Specialist to support Welding and Advanced Manufacturing programs. You will ensure welding labs, equipment, tools, and materials are ready for instruction and safety standards are maintained, collaborating with faculty and students in a dynamic learning environment.

The role focuses on maintaining equipment, assisting with lab setup, and providing technical support to enable hands-on learning across North Texas.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus 1 year of related work experience; or 2 years substituted.
• Official transcripts are required.
• Some positions may require state professional licenses/certifications.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily operation and maintenance of laboratories, classrooms, toolrooms and equipment.
• Promote safety through lab practices and training.
• Maintain MSDS information for chemicals.
• Inventory management for tools, materials and equipment.
• Coordinate purchases and vendor quotes.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Provide lab support and student assistance.
• Ensure a safe, clean learning environment.
• Serve as a resource for students, staff and faculty.

Skills

Welding equipment

Lab operations

Inventory management

Safety training

Customer service

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Weekly Work Hours40Compensation RangeN04-PTHourly Rate$24.47 HourlyFLSAUnited States of America (Non-Exempt)

Work Location

• All positions are considered on-site roles.
• After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.
• Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type Staff

Build the Next Generation of Skilled TradesProfessionals

Are you passionate about welding, fabrication, and hands-on technical education? Dallas College is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Lab Specialist to help support our Welding and Advanced Manufacturing programs. In this role, you'll work alongside faculty and students in a dynamic learning environment, ensuring our welding labs, equipment, tools, and materials are ready for success every day.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with welding industry experience who enjoys mentoring others, maintaining equipment, and contributing to the development of future skilled trades professionals. Your expertise will directly impact student learning and help prepare graduates for high-demand careers across North Texas.

What You'll Do

As a Lab Specialist, you will play a critical role in creating a safe, organized, and industry-relevant learning environment by:

• Supporting the daily operation of welding labs, fabrication spaces, tool rooms, and instructional workspaces.
• Maintaining welding equipment, tools, materials, and supplies to ensure availability and readiness for instruction.
• Performing inventory management, tracking consumables, and assisting with purchasing requests and vendor coordination.
• Supporting preventative maintenance and arranging repairs for welding and lab equipment.
• Promoting a culture of safety by training students on proper equipment use, shop safety practices, and hazardous material handling procedures.
• Assisting faculty with lab setup, instructional support, and student learning activities.
• Monitoring lab activities to ensure a clean, organized, and productive environment.
• Serving as a technical resource for students, faculty, and staff regarding welding equipment, tools, and processes.
• Troubleshooting basic equipment, hardware, and software issues as needed.
• Supporting student success by helping maintain an engaging, hands-on learning environment that reflects current industry standards.

What You Bring

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Knowledge of welding equipment, fabrication tools, shop operations, and laboratory safety practices.
• Experience working in welding, manufacturing, fabrication, industrial maintenance, or a related technical environment.
• The ability to perform basic equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience tracking inventory, supplies, and equipment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A commitment to safety, student support, and continuous learning.
• Proficiency using computers and technology to maintain records, create reports, and communicate effectively.

Why Join Dallas College?

Dallas College is transforming workforce education through innovative academic Schools designed to meet the evolving needs of employers across North Texas. As a Lab Specialist, you'll help create meaningful educational experiences that prepare students for successful careers in the skilled trades while working with modern equipment, dedicated faculty, and motivated learners.

Position Summary

Dallas College seeks a dynamic individual to play an important role in the operation of the one of the seven new Dallas College academic Schools (the Schools). The Lab Specialist will serve within one of the Dallas College academic Schools. Dallas College is establishing the Schools with a new, ambitious academic framework to ensure the Schools align with the North Texas region’s workforce and industry needs to ensure graduates’ success in their careers.

The Lab Specialist will report to the Lab Manager. The Lab Specialist is responsible for maintaining materials, supplies, equipment, and information systems while providing technical support for courses and programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge about laboratory operations, laboratory information systems (software and hardware), and laboratory equipment in one or more discipline areas within the School.
• Advanced ability to use computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports and communicate with others.
• Must have strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented approach to work, strong decision-making skills, good follow-up, ability to complete tasks.
• Utilizes excellent interpersonal, listening, oral and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively within internal and external stakeholders and constituents in the Dallas College community network.
• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with individuals internal/external to Dallas College.
• Must be able to comply with district policies/procedures as well as applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree plus one (1) year of related work experience and/or experience in a teaching environment. In lieu of an associate degree, two (2) years of related work experience may be substituted.
• Official transcripts are required.
• Some positions may require specific state licensed/certifications depending on the discipline.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations and maintenance of laboratories, specialized classrooms, learning laboratories, toolrooms and equipment in support of courses and programs.
• Promote and support safety through laboratory safe practices and provide training for students on safety procedures and hazardous materials handling.
• Maintains all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information for all chemicals and materials as required.
• Responsible for performing periodic inventory and maintaining accurate inventory for equipment, tools, materials and supplies.
• Receives, stores, and issues tools, supplies or equipment associated with courses or programs.
• Maintains log of tools, materials and equipment distributed and returned.
• Responsible for security of assigned inventory.
• Responsible for maintaining tools, equipment, and information systems in good working condition and ensuring that repairs are scheduled and completed in a timely manner; perform minor repairs and calibrations as needed.
• Responsible for scheduling preventative maintenance of equipment and recommend replacement or new equipment acquisitions.
• Schedule repairs and prepares and tracks purchase requisitions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for vendors for quotes and purchases.
• For learning labs, partner with faculty to coordinate appropriate learning lab support services including student orientation and training.
• Responsible for troubleshooting lab hardware/software issues.
• Monitor students in the computer lab during open lab periods.
• Assist in the monitoring of lab activities to ensure a safe and clean learning environment.
• Serves as a resource to students, staff and faculty in area of specialization.
• Monitor and control budget expenditures within allocation.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate lab assistants and assigned staff.
• Determines work schedules and assignments in collaboration with faculty.
• Keeps up to date on the professional and technical aspects on the job.
• Utilizes excellent communication skills when interacting within internal/external stakeholders and constituents within the Dallas College community network.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Applications DeadlineOctober 14, 2026