Lab Technician, MFAB

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13632453 Johnson County Community College Position: Lab Technician, MFAB Department: Academic Affairs Type of Position: Part-time Temporary Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 20 hours per week Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No Starting Salary Range: $16.68-$21.23 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume. Position Summary: Conduct lab preparation for Johnson County Community College's (JCCC) welding courses to ensure a safe, efficient, and organized environment conducive to learning. Required Qualifications: - Performs advanced tasks under minimal supervision. - May mentor less-experienced team members. - 5+ years of related experience. Position details include but are not limited to: - Mechanically prepare welding materials using metal shears and thermal cutting processes to code specifications for American Welding Society (AWS) certifications. - Operate forklift to unload materials from trucks. - Troubleshoot all errors and malfunctions. Coordinate and/or perform equipment service, repair, or replacement as needed. - Fabricate fixtures and jigs using precision and accuracy. - Ensure that welding materials and personal protective equipment are stocked and available to accommodate lab and class schedules. Set up the lab and prep areas for scheduled classes. Ensure students have the materials and equipment needed for class and lab use. - Take inventory of welding materials and equipment within the lab and classrooms. Order and restock welding supplies and equipment to ensure students have materials needed for class and lab use. Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and monitor vendor performance. - Research invoice and contractual issues and resolve discrepancies. - Enforce and promote safety protocols and guidelines, including the proper use of safety equipment. - Provide a safe, efficient, and clean welding work area for the students. Ensure materials are organized and stored correctly and that equipment and work areas are cleaned according to established protocols. Organize the lab and classrooms and their contents in between courses. - Provide assistance that supports the welding instructional needs and meets the requirements of varying class schedules. Fulfill ad hoc and last-minute requests from faculty and staff as needed. Communicate with instructors regarding welding procedures, supplies, and equipment. Assist instructors with supervision on an as-needed basis. - Provide welding guidance and direction to students. Assist students with questions and concerns related to welding activities. Monitor conditions and activities in welding areas and enforce policies, procedures, and standards. - Conduct safety inspections and maintain departmental compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and JCCC policies. To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter. *Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions. Benefits Category For Part-time partial is employees who have a more flexible schedule working less than 630 hours a year - Tuition discount for JCCC courses - More flexibility on scheduling - Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents - Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening c mmunities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm. Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities. Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success. Equal Employment Opportunity: JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admission