Welding Lab Technician & Safety Coach

C001 Dallas College; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks a Lab Specialist to support welding labs, fabrication spaces, tool rooms and instructional workspaces. You will maintain equipment, manage inventory, assist with purchases and coordinate vendor engagements.

This role emphasizes safety training for students, lab setup support, and ensuring a clean, organized learning environment with reliable equipment and responsive technical help.

Qualifications

• Associate degree plus one year of related work experience or teaching experience.
• Some positions may require specific state licensed/certifications depending on the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operation of welding labs, fabrication spaces, tool rooms and instructional workspaces.
• Maintain welding equipment, tools, materials and supplies for instruction.
• Manage inventory and assist with purchasing requests and vendor coordination.
• Support preventative maintenance and arrange repairs for welding and lab equipment.
• Train students on proper equipment use, shop safety practices and hazardous materials handling.

Skills

Welding equipment

Shop operations

Inventory management

Safety practices

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

State licenses/certifications

Job description

Dallas College seeks a Lab Specialist to support welding labs, fabrication spaces, tool rooms and instructional workspaces. You will maintain equipment, manage inventory, assist with purchases and coordinate vendor engagements.

This role emphasizes safety training for students, lab setup support, and ensuring a clean, organized learning environment with reliable equipment and responsive technical help.