Part-Time Advanced Manufacturing Lab Technician

Central Texas College; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Texas College seeks a part-time Advanced Manufacturing Lab Assistant to support students and faculty in the lab. You will help with operations, safety, and clerical tasks, ensuring a productive learning environment with CNC, 3D printing, and NDT equipment.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED and at least one year of customer service experience. Preferred are tech certificates or coursework in advanced manufacturing or related fields.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with one year customer service wage earning experience required.
• Technical certificate, associate degree, coursework, or experience in Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Machining, NDT, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with CNC equipment, 3D printing, materials testing, NDT equipment, CAD/CAM, or precision measurement tools or previous experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, technical education, or similar environment can be substituted for the one year work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with the safe and proper use of laboratory equipment under faculty direction.
• Provide basic assistance with 3D printers, CNC machines, tensile testing equipment, NDT equipment, measurement tools, and related technologies.
• Prepare laboratories, equipment, materials, and supplies for classes, demonstrations, and student projects.
• Reinforce laboratory safety procedures and ensure students use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Monitor laboratory activities and promptly report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, accidents, or equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain clean, organized, and instruction-ready laboratory spaces.
• Perform basic equipment inspections, cleaning, and routine maintenance within the scope of assigned training.
• Maintain inventory of equipment, tools, materials, and consumable supplies; identify items requiring replacement or reorder.
• Organize and properly store tools, materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist faculty with laboratory activities, instructional materials, student projects, demonstrations, and program events.
• Maintain equipment, inventory, safety, and other laboratory records as required.
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties, including answering phones, filing, copying, scanning, data entry, preparing documents, and organizing records.
• Greet and assist students, visitors, vendors, and industry partners and direct inquiries appropriately.
• Assist with laboratory tours, recruitment activities, workshops, and other Advanced Manufacturing program events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Laboratory support

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC equipment

3D printing

NDT equipment

CAD/CAM

Precision measurement tools

Job description

Central Texas College seeks a part-time Advanced Manufacturing Lab Assistant to support students and faculty in the lab. You will help with operations, safety, and clerical tasks, ensuring a productive learning environment with CNC, 3D printing, and NDT equipment.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED and at least one year of customer service experience. Preferred are tech certificates or coursework in advanced manufacturing or related fields.