Welding Lab Technician

Organization, maintenance, and daily operations of the Welding and Mechanical labs including engineering technology laboratories and the Support Center. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The organization and maintenance of all tool cribs.
• Operation of hand and motorized lift trucks to receive/ship lab materials.
• Operation of band saws, shears and other cutting devices to support course activities.
• Lab set-up and tear-down for classes for all labs and instructors.
• Daily coordination with the department chair(s) and coordinator(s) for classroom and lab needs.
• Responsible for mechanical and electrical repair and troubleshooting of welding and industrial and related equipment including fork truck, welders, lathes, shear, brakes, mills, and periodic maintenance of the filtration systems.
• Coordination of order, delivery, shipping and receiving of supplies related to welding classes including metal stock, coupons, welding consumables and other supplies with Instructors.
• Management of student workers is a possibility.
• Organization of material storage racks, tools and equipment.
• Ensuring that periodically used industrial machinery (fork truck, welders, lathes, shear, brakes and mills) are operable.
• General organization of tools and equipment.
• General housekeeping.
• Continuous improvement capability in lab setup, operation, and layout is desired.
• This position is for our Akron Welding and Joining center as well as the Main Campus Welding and Joining Center in addition to the support of other Engineering lab locations.
• Working hours based on class and instructor needs.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. A minimum of two years of experience in an industrial or related field is required. Must meet essential skill sets required in order to perform essential job functions with little or no supervision.