Sr. Laboratory Technician - Building Construction #11673

Daytona State College; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Daytona State College in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Lab Assistant to support machining and CNC labs. You will assist the instructor, prepare labs, and maintain tools while ensuring safety and compliance with college policies.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and a Vocational Certificate in Machining or CNC, plus at least six months of manufacturing experience. This on-site role requires good communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED and a Vocational Certificate in Machining or CNC.
• Minimum six months of work experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Instructor in lab to oversee students and enforce safety rules.
• Prepare and set up lab for classes; cut materials, set up shop equipment, maintain cutting tool inventory.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain tools and equipment; keep maintenance records.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by college leadership.

Skills

Lab supervision

Safety awareness

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational Certificate in Machining or CNC

Job description

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Vocational Certificate with emphasis in Machining or CNC or closely related field.
• Six (6) months of work experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Assists Instructor in lab to oversee students in safe operation of lab equipment in compliance with college rules and guidelines; monitors students and lab activity for any safety violations and reports violations to supervisor.
• Prepares/sets up lab for classes; includes cutting material to be used in labs; setting up shop equipment, and maintaining cutting toll inventory, notifying supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Cleans, checks and performs maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure optimal functioning; maintains equipment maintenance records for area of responsibility.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned and directed by the President or their designee.

• Must be able to relate and work with faculty and students individually and in groups.
• Must be able to exercise good judgement and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must have strong organizational skills and ability to work in a multi-task environment maintaining positive customer relations.
• Must supervise students in a lab environment.
• Must maintain, repair and handle tools and tools supplies, as well a demonstrate tool functions and safety procedures for students.
• Ability to use a computer, and understand communications, instructions, regulation and procedures.

This position is eligible for Veterans Preference pursuant to Chapter 295 of Florida Statutes. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with the statute and requires the applicant to submit eligible documentation such as a DD-214 (or equivalent). If you are submitting a copy of a DD-214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted and/or removed.