Lab Technician - Engineering

Job Summary The Lab Technician-Engineering will help maintain the usability and completeness of the Mechatronics Engineering Technology labs. The Lab Tech will coordinate with the Mechatronics Engineering Technology Program Chair to review current lab lessons, materials, equipment, and supplies for accuracy, completeness, and ability to be completed. Lab tech will also help with the planning and development of future lab activities and will be required to help restock, clean and maintain lab facilities. Essential responsibilities and other duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: **Essential Functions: ** - Ensure lab rooms and stations adhere to 5S standards by cleaning, organizing, and enhancing them - Review and troubleshoot current and upcoming lab assignments/projects - Collaborate on the development of new lab assignments and projects to enhance the scope of existing courses - Assist in managing lab supplies and equipment to uphold operational efficiency - Support the engineering programs of the college - Maintains and completes accurate records of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy and submits all required reports in an accurate and timely manner. - Contributes to institutional effectiveness processes, including program review, course outcome assessment, and grants; contributes to developing the divisions plans of action as needed. - Collaborate with colleagues to ensure quality instruction and the successful implementation of department and division goals, the Colleges Strategic Plan, and state-wide initiatives. - Supports collaboration with other divisions and departments to align comprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate. - Actively supports the Colleges retention, progression, completion, equity, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring social and economic success for all student learners. - Supports the Colleges mission, vision, and core values by adhering to all policies, procedures, and faculty guidelines. Marginal Functions: ** - May participate in the Colleges recruitment efforts; reviews and provides recommendations for the program publications, webpage, publicity, and other community relations activities and events. - Assists with the inventory of programmatic equipment; assumes responsibility for labs and other facilities designated primarily for the assigned program. - Supports college functions and cultural activities. - Perform other duties as assigned. This position description covers the essential functions and duties associated with this position. The President or appropriate supervisory personnel may assign additional responsibilities. The college reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title with or without notice. Knowledge of: - Principles and procedures of record keeping. - Safe work practices and procedures. - Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the assigned area. - The mission, goals, and values of Mitchell Community College. - Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment. - Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Ability to: - Interpret and apply College and assigned division goals, objective, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. - Contribute to the teaching and learning mission, goals, and values which complement those of the College. - Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations. - Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. - Work independently in the absence of direct supervision. - Follow all safety rules and regulations of the department and College. - Understand and foll w oral and written instructions. - Operate equipment safely and effectively. Required Experience: - Fundamental understanding of electrical principles such as Ohms Law, series/parallel connections, and AC/DC circuits - Proficiency in interpreting and generating schematics - Capability to connect different components according to provided instructions - Strong reading comprehension and adeptness in word processing - Effective communication skills Preferred Experience: - Familiarity and expertise in 5S organizational principles Required Training: - High School Diploma or GED Environmental Conditions: The Lab Technician should have the ability to effectively work in an environment that may include multiple workspaces, working closely with others, and periodically working irregular hours. The Lab Technician must maintain the office and teaching environments by maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment. Physical Conditions: Physical and marginal functions require the ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods, moderate lifting and carrying, general manual dexterity, operating assigned equipment, and extended exposure to computer screens. Additionally, the Lab Technician must make sound decisions, use good judgment, demonstrate intellectual capabilities, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and personnel. ** Scheduling Conditions: This is a part-time Lab Technician position. The position follows the part-time workload policy CU 03.01. Traveling Conditions: Local travel between campuses or off-campus sites may be required. Out-of-state travel is limited but may be required for training and conferences. *All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening. Evidence of U.S work authorization is required. It is the respective employees responsibility to obtain initial and continued authorization to work in the U.S., and Mitchell Community College will not provide sponsorship for employees to work in the U.S. * The College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or status as a covered veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws (MCC Policy 3.1.1)