PT Program Lab Assistant - Precision Machining

Job Details

• Position:
  Program Lab Assistant – Precision Machining
• Agency:
  Southwest Virginia Community College
• Location:
  
  Richlands, VA
• Schedule:
  
  Part‑time, 29 hours per week, fixed by semester (3‑year grant‑funded term)
• Pay: $20.00 per hour
• Employment Status:
  Non‑exempt, part‑time, 3‑year term

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) is seeking a part‑time Program Lab Assistant to support an ARC POWER Grant‑funded workforce training initiative. The role will assist faculty in delivering high‑quality, hands‑on instruction in precision machining and advanced precision machining programs and ensure the lab environment is safe, organized, and conducive to student learning.

• Lab Support & Instructional Assistance

• Assist faculty in preparing and delivering hands‑on lab activities in machining courses
• Support student learning during lab sessions by reinforcing instruction and ensuring proper techniques
• Help set up and break down lab equipment, tools, and materials

• Equipment & Shop Maintenance

• Maintain and organize machining labs, including manual and CNC equipment
• Ensure tools, machines, and materials are available, functional, and in good condition
• Assist with routine maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment

• Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce safe work practices in the lab environment
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and procedures
• Assist with student training on proper equipment usage and safety protocols

• Program Support

• Assist faculty with inventory management of tools, supplies, and materials
• Support program operations and special projects as needed
• Participate in departmental meetings or training as appropriate

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

• Relevant industry experience in precision machining
• Experience with manual machining equipment (lathe and mill)
• Experience with CNC machining processes and equipment
• Knowledge of shop safety practices and procedures
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff

• Certificate or degree in Precision Machining or related field
• Experience in a teaching lab, training environment, or apprenticeship setting
• Familiarity with advanced machining techniques and technologies

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Background check statement:
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./