Part-Time Lab Assistant: Drafting & Design Tech

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

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