Makerspace Lab Aide (Regular Part-Time)

Westmoreland County Community College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Community College is seeking a Lab Aide to support MADE@Westmoreland, ensuring the makerspace, equipment, tools, and materials are organized and ready for instructional, workforce, and community use. You will help create a safe, welcoming environment for creativity and fabrication.

The role involves assisting instructors and staff, stocking materials, and maintaining records of equipment use and condition, with a focus on safety and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Proficient verbal and written communication; ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the makerspace, storage areas, and tool stations to keep a clean, organized, and functional environment.
• Ensure safety and secure handling of equipment, tools, and materials.
• Prepare equipment, materials, and tool stations for classes, workshops, and trainings according to the schedule.
• Report equipment issues promptly to the Director and assist with maintenance as needed.
• Provide technical and logistical support to instructors and staff for equipment setup and workspace readiness.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Division

Division Advancement & Community Engagement(DIV)

Department

Makerspace

Job Description

This position is responsible for supporting the daily operations of MADE@Westmoreland by ensuring the makerspace, equipment, tools, and materials are organized, functional, and ready for instructional, workforce, and community use. The Lab Aide provides hands‑on support to instructors, learners, and staff by helping to create a safe, welcoming, and productive environment for creativity, fabrication, and technical skill development.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain the makerspace, storage areas, and tool stations to ensure a clean, organized, and functional environment.
• Provide for the general cleanliness, organization, and security of equipment, tools, materials, and work areas.
• Ensure a safe environment for the conduct of hands‑on learning, making, and technical skill development.
• Monitor daily makerspace operations to promote safe usage, ensure equipment is functioning properly, and promptly report any issues or concerns to the Director.
• Prepare equipment, materials, and tool stations for scheduled classes, workshops, camps, and workforce trainings based on the weekly schedule.
• Conduct basic equipment checks and notify the Director of any maintenance or repair needs.
• Provide technical and logistical assistance to instructors and staff concerning equipment setup, materials preparation, and workspace readiness.
• Assist the Director with the fabrication of college‑assigned projects, including promotional items, signage, and donor recognition materials.
• Facilitate new member orientations, including introductions to makerspace policies, workflows, and safety expectations.
• Restock commonly used materials and maintain inventory of supplies.
• Assist participants as needed with locating tools, materials, and understanding basic makerspace procedures.
• Conduct equipment certifications.
• Support setup and teardown for special events, camps, workshops, and community programs hosted at MADE@Westmoreland.
• Maintain records of activities undertaken in support of classes and programs, including data entry and tracking of equipment use and condition.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain up‑to‑date with professional credentials, best practices and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
• Maintain and develop work‑related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross training opportunities.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings.

KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Read, comprehend and follow instructions/work orders.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, including managing multiple projects/tasks concurrently and meet varied deadlines.
• Identify problems and assist with problem solving.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE

• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

CLEARANCES

• PA Child History clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance

Preferred Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of graphic design or woodshop preferred.

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand & walk
• Ability to carry, push, pull, sit, crawl & stoop
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend and balanceAbility to use both hands & both legs
• Ability to use legs/arms to climb
• Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands
• Reaching at high or low level
• Ability to pull hand over hand
• Ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

AUDIBLE DEMANDS

• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation.

VISUAL DEMANDS

• Use of computer and internet/internet‑based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, etc.
• Use of depth perception and color vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor environment with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control.
• Work with machinery with moving parts.
• Work with ladders when necessary.
• Exposure to dust, machinery lubricants, welding gases, etc.

HAZARDS

• Appropriate personal protective equipment ( PPE ) including gloves, masks, eye and hearing protection, etc. is required to be worn to prevent risk of injury or work‑related illnesses.

Salary $12.97/hr.

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have a high school diploma or a GED which is required for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have knowledge of graphic design or woodshop experience, which is a preferred requirement for this position?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicants Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Transcripts

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 724-925-4143 or via email [e-mail]

Westmoreland County Community College

145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697

Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.