Part-Time Lab Assistant, Drafting & Design Engineering Technology

Alvin Community College; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Alvin College seeks a Part-Time Drafting and Design Engineering Technology Lab Assistant to support instructional labs, machining shop, and related spaces. The position is limited to 19 hours per week and requires a flexible schedule including potential evenings and weekends to meet program needs.

The role involves assisting students and faculty, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety in labs. Preferred candidates have a degree/certificate in Drafting and Design, Machining/CNC, or Industrial

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Drafting and Design, Machining/CNC, Industrial Technology.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education, technical training, certifications, and hands-on experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Administers and supports established policies, procedures, and safety requirements for Drafting and Design Engineering Technology and Machining labs and instructional areas.
• Assists students and faculty with computers, drafting/design and CNC software, 3D printers, machine tools, measuring instruments, and other instructional equipment within the scope of the position.
• Supports the setup, preparation, operation, and reset of labs, shop activities, demonstrations, and student exercises, including organizing tools, materials, equipment, and instructional supplies.
• Monitors student use and condition of instructional equipment and lab/shop areas; reinforces established safety requirements and promptly reports unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or maintenance needs.
• Performs routine equipment inspections and basic troubleshooting of computers, software, 3D printers, and instructional equipment; coordinates appropriate maintenance, service, or work requests as directed
• Maintains organized inventories of equipment, machining tools, measuring instruments, 3D printing materials, consumables, and instructional supplies, and ensures labs, shops, and work areas remain clean and orderly
• Provides administrative and operational support to full-time and adjunct faculty, including preparing documents, work orders, invoices, computer service requests, mail and records, and assisting with Advisory Committee meetings
• Maintains current knowledge of drafting/design, additive manufacturing, machining technologies, instructional resources, equipment, software, and departmental procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Blackboard

Multitasking

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Drafting and Design / Machining-CNC / Industrial Technology degree or certificate

Tools

3D printers

CNC machines

Lab equipment

Job description

SUMMARY

This is a Part-Time position that support the Drafting and Design Engineering Technology program and is limited to no more than 19 hours per week.

APPLICATION STATUS

Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends. May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson. Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency. Alvin College will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable. If a degree, certification or licensure is required, the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications must be received in the Office of Human Resources within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES website for further information. Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law.

This is a security-sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

The Drafting and Design Engineering Technology Lab Assistant supports the instructional computer labs, machining shop, and machining lab. Responsibilities include general office duties; assisting students and faculty; monitoring, maintaining, and organizing instructional equipment, software, tooling, and supplies; and supporting the safe and effective operation of drafting/design and machining instructional spaces.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers and supports established policies, procedures, and safety requirements for Drafting and Design Engineering Technology and Machining labs and instructional areas
• Assists students and faculty with computers, drafting/design and CNC software, 3D printers, machine tools, measuring instruments, and other instructional equipment within the scope of the position
• Supports the setup, preparation, operation, and reset of labs, shop activities, demonstrations, and student exercises, including organizing tools, materials, equipment, and instructional supplies
• Monitors student use and condition of instructional equipment and lab/shop areas; reinforces established safety requirements and promptly reports unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or maintenance needs
• Performs routine equipment inspections and basic troubleshooting of computers, software, 3D printers, and instructional equipment; coordinates appropriate maintenance, service, or work requests as directed
• Maintains organized inventories of equipment, machining tools, measuring instruments, 3D printing materials, consumables, and instructional supplies, and ensures labs, shops, and work areas remain clean and orderly
• Provides administrative and operational support to full-time and adjunct faculty, including preparing documents, work orders, invoices, computer service requests, mail and records, and assisting with Advisory Committee meetings
• Maintains current knowledge of drafting/design, additive manufacturing, machining technologies, instructional resources, equipment, software, and departmental procedures
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or certificate in Drafting and Design, Machining/CNC, Industrial Technology
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education, technical training, certifications, and hands-on experience may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATONS

• Experience in drafting/design, machining, CNC, additive manufacturing/3D printing, manufacturing, or a related technical/educational laboratory environment
• Experience working with computers, technical software, shop/lab equipment, or instructional technology
• Experience with CNC or manual machining equipment and/or 3D printers
• Bilingual - English/Spanish

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Requires knowledge of various software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Demonstrated proficiency retrieving and maintaining data from Blackboard
• Knowledge of computers, printers, plotters, scanners, 3-D printing systems, and basic machining/CNC shop equipment and tooling
• Must be able to multitask; operate a computer, printer, scanner, and basic office equipment
• Must be able to learn and apply knowledge of frequently changing drafting/design and machining software, CNC-related systems, instructional equipment, and shop/lab procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in office, computer-lab, 3D-printing-lab, machining-lab, and machine-shop environments and uses computers, office equipment, drafting/design equipment, 3D printers, and machining-related instructional equipment as needed. The employee may be exposed to elevated noise levels, metal chips, lubricants/coolants, moving machinery, heated printer components, resins or other 3D-printing materials, and other conditions typical of instructional fabrication and machine-shop environments. Required personal protective equipment and established safety procedures must be followed in designated areas. Frequent interruptions may occur throughout the workday.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, and walk; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, reach, bend, stoop, and move throughout computer labs and machining areas. The employee must be able to lift and carry up to twenty (20) pounds and safely handle routine instructional supplies, tooling, and equipment within established procedures.

AI Statement

Working knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the ability to use them responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with organizational guidelines.