Laboratory Assistant – Automated Manufacturing

Gwinnett Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Gwinnett Technical College is seeking a Laboratory Assistant – Automated Manufacturing to support ECMD labs. Responsibilities include reporting, clerical tasks, and helping students while maintaining a positive learning environment and accurate records.

The role requires basic maintenance of lab equipment, inventory management, and flexibility in schedules. Training will cover electromechanical tools, measurement devices, and lab procedures to ensure safe operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some technical college courses in ME/ET preferred.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with faculty, staff and students.
• Willingness to learn and be trained.
• Ability to lift 15–30 lbs.
• Familiarity with MS Office.
• Detail-oriented with multitasking and deadlines.
• Willingness to learn software for automated training equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral and written reports as required.
• Perform basic administrative tasks to support lab operations.
• Carefully listen to students and offer encouragement and support.
• Maintain a positive attitude to foster learning.
• Assist with lab organization and inventory of tools and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Fast learner

Presentation skills

Reporting/documenting

Excellent people skills

Willingness to train

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital multimeter

Oscilloscope

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Assistant – Automated Manufacturing

Job Requisition ID: JR0000001036

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $15.60/HR.

Employment Terms

Employment Terms:This job is apart time, non-benefited, FLSA non-exemptposition in the Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing & Design (ECMD) Division that reports to the Program Support Specialist.

Salary – The targeted hourly rate for this position is $15.60 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications (Job Code H1001)

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Some technical college courses in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology preferred (e.g. MEGT 1010, ECET 1102/1102L, ECET 2102/2102L).
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to work directly with faculty, staff, and students are required.
• Open to training and skills development.
• Through provided training, safely operate complex electromechanical equipment and troubleshoot equipment using digital multimeter, oscilloscope and mechanical measurement tools (micrometers, calipers).
• Familiarity with proper use of common hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, corded and cordless hand power tools).
• Competency using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Willingness to learn new software associated with automated training equipment for Mechatronics instruction.
• Ability to be flexible in working conditions, schedules, and be able to lift 15 to 30 lbs.
• Assist with lab organization and inventory of tools and equipment.
• We also require the following skills: attention to detail, ability to multitask, stay on top of deadlines, fast learner, training skills, presentation skills, reporting/documenting capabilities, and excellent people skills.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are current students at Gwinnett Technical College in one of the AM&ET program concentrations.

Job Description Summary

• Provides oral and written reports as required 5%
• Performs basic administrative/clerical tasks to support the daily operation of the computer lab 5%
• Carefully listens to student(s) and offers encouragement and support 15%
• Maintains a positive, warm attitude that encourages the student(s) to learn 15%
• Informs appropriate staff about changes in meeting times 5%
• Operates computers, copiers, and other office equipment; performs routine user preventive maintenance on office equipment. Initiates, composes and accurately types correspondence and administrative documents according to established guideline 5%
• Establishes and maintains records/files relating to the program's mission (daily sign in logs, if necessary). 5%
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior 5%
• Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work 5%
• Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events 5%
• Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures 5%
• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately 15%
• Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately 10%

Physical Demands

• Requires having a P-Card.
• Driving is a responsibility of this position.
• This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.
• This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).
• This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Noisy environments.
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 30 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Gwinnett Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

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