Skilled Trades Lab Prep Technician

Chesapeake College; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake College is seeking a Skilled Trades Laboratory Technician to handle laboratory preparation for Welding/Fabrication, General Construction, Advanced Manufacturing, and Marine Systems across multiple campus labs. The role includes ordering supplies, preparing materials, and coordinating with instructors to ensure labs run smoothly.

The technician will maintain equipment, manage inventories, and ensure safety compliance across all lab environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory prep and organizing materials for multiple trade labs.
• Ability to follow safety regulations across lab environments and handle fuels, lubricants, and hazardous materials.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when classes are in session.

Responsibilities

• Put together orders for supplies, materials, equipment, and parts for Welding/Fabrication, Construction, Advanced Manufacturing, and Marine Systems labs; ensure proper repair and condition of all supplies and equipment.
• Comply with safety regulations across all lab environments and properly handle fuels, lubricants, refrigerants, electrical systems, and marine-related materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with instructors and program coordinators on lab procedures and setup across program areas.
• Prepare materials, tools, and coordinate lab prep for classes, including staging tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Assist instructors during classes and lab sessions; troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Maintain and update inventories including equipment, tools, consumables, MSDS, and Chemical Inventory List.
• Be available in-person during evenings and weekends when classes run.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Lab preparation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Tools

Welding equipment

HVAC equipment

CNC machines

3D printers

Job description

Chesapeake College is seeking a Skilled Trades Laboratory Technician to handle laboratory preparation for Welding/Fabrication, General Construction, Advanced Manufacturing, and Marine Systems across multiple campus labs. The role includes ordering supplies, preparing materials, and coordinating with instructors to ensure labs run smoothly.

The technician will maintain equipment, manage inventories, and ensure safety compliance across all lab environments.