Lab Technician, MFAB

Johnson County Community College; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount for JCCC courses

More scheduling flexibility

Free gym access on campus

Discount to Hiersteiner Center

Job summary

Johnson County Community College’s Lab Technician MFAB supports welding courses by preparing the lab, ensuring safety, and providing organized spaces for learning. The role includes preparing welding materials to AWS specs, setting up class labs, stocking supplies, and coordinating with instructors to meet schedule needs.

You may operate a forklift, perform inspections, manage inventory and invoices, enforce safety protocols, and assist with student guidance.

Qualifications

• Performs advanced tasks under minimal supervision.
• May mentor less-experienced team members.
• 5+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Mechanically prepare welding materials to code specs for AWS certifications.
• Operate forklift to unload materials.
• Troubleshoot errors and coordinate equipment service or replacement.
• Fabricate fixtures and jigs with precision.
• Stock welding materials and PPE, set up labs and class spaces.
• Take inventory and restock welding supplies; liaise with vendors.
• Research invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain compliant work areas.
• Provide welding guidance to students and assist instructors.

Skills

Mentor teammates

Advanced tasks

5+ years experience

Job description

Position: Lab Technician, MFAB

Department: Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Part-time Temporary

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 20 hours per week

Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No

Starting Salary Range: $16.68-$21.23 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary

Conduct lab preparation for Johnson County Community College’s (JCCC) welding courses to ensure a safe, efficient, and organized environment conducive to learning.

Required Qualifications

• Performs advanced tasks under minimal supervision.
• May mentor less-experienced team members.
• 5+ years of related experience.

Position details include but are not limited to

• Mechanically prepare welding materials using metal shears and thermal cutting processes to code specifications for American Welding Society (AWS) certifications.
• Operate forklift to unload materials from trucks.
• Troubleshoot all errors and malfunctions. Coordinate and/or perform equipment service, repair, or replacement as needed.
• Fabricate fixtures and jigs using precision and accuracy.
• Ensure that welding materials and personal protective equipment are stocked and available to accommodate lab and class schedules. Set up the lab and prep areas for scheduled classes. Ensure students have the materials and equipment needed for class and lab use.
• Take inventory of welding materials and equipment within the lab and classrooms. Order and restock welding supplies and equipment to ensure students have materials needed for class and lab use. Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and monitor vendor performance.
• Research invoice and contractual issues and resolve discrepancies.
• Enforce and promote safety protocols and guidelines, including the proper use of safety equipment.
• Provide a safe, efficient, and clean welding work area for the students. Ensure materials are organized and stored correctly and that equipment and work areas are cleaned according to established protocols. Organize the lab and classrooms and their contents in between courses.
• Provide assistance that supports the welding instructional needs and meets the requirements of varying class schedules. Fulfill ad hoc and last-minute requests from faculty and staff as needed. Communicate with instructors regarding welding procedures, supplies, and equipment. Assist instructors with supervision on an as-needed basis.
• Provide welding guidance and direction to students. Assist students with questions and concerns related to welding activities. Monitor conditions and activities in welding areas and enforce policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct safety inspections and maintain departmental compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and JCCC policies.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Part-time partial is employees who have a more flexible schedule working less than 630 hours a year

• Tuition discount for JCCC courses
• More flexibility on scheduling
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

About JCCC

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission

JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision

JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator ([e-mail]), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: [phone], Facsimile: 816-268-0559,Email to: [e-mail].

Disclosure

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the [e-mail]. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email [e-mail].