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Lorain County Community College · 2 months ago

Part-Time Fiscal Year Multicraft Industrial Maintenance Laboratory Instructional Assistant

Ohio, United States

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Lorain County Community College is seeking a Part-Time Fiscal Year Multicraft Industrial Maintenance Laboratory Instructional Assistant. The role involves maintaining the lab environment, assisting students during labs, and teaching them various mechanical and fluid power concepts.

EducationHigher EducationTraining

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Keep the lab clean, organized, and safe. Put tools back in the right place, label bins and shelves, reset stations, and lock up at close

Assist during scheduled labs, including setup, coaching students on tasks, and teardown

Staff weekly open lab hours during the semester, support students one on one, track attendance, and enforce safety rules

Prepare equipment, trainers, tools, and materials before classes and demonstrations

Assist in teaching students how to construct, test, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic circuits on trainers, read schematics, and properly document results

Assist in teaching students how to construct build and test rotational drives and complete basic mechanical tasks, including belt, chain and gear drives, laser and manual shaft alignment, fasteners and torque, bearings, seals, and basic measurement with calipers, micrometers, and scales

Monitor equipment condition, perform first-line maintenance like cleaning and simple checks, and report repair needs and keep the lab equipment organized

Maintain inventory, restock consumables, and help with parts and materials ordering

Provide tours of the lab and talk with visitors about programs that use the space

Attend occasional campus activities and promotional events on behalf of programs that use the Mechanical Systems Lab

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Fluid Power SystemsMechanical SystemsHands-on with toolsBasic electrical measurementTechnical instructions readingSafety awarenessCoaching studentsBasic computer skillsTeamworkOrganization skills

Required

Availability for flexible weekday hours. Some daytime and some evening hours are required

Strong safety awareness and the ability to apply and uphold safety rules

Hands-on skill with common hand and power tools and comfort in a busy lab environment

Ability to coach students clearly and patiently during Fluid Power and Mechanical Systems activities

Ability to learn course content quickly and assist the instructor in delivering competent instruction during Fluid Power and Mechanical Systems courses

Basic computer skills, including Windows, file management, email, and office software

Ability to read technical instructions, schematics, and simple mechanical drawings

Works well independently and on a team, with clear communication and solid organization

Able to stand for extended periods and move equipment as needed, up to 40 pounds

Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Automation or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. Highly qualified current students may also be considered

Preferred

Experience with Festo or similar hydraulic and pneumatic trainers, and familiarity with fluid power safety, gauges, and instrumentation

Experience assisting in or tutoring Fluid Power Systems, Fluid Power Control Systems, Mechanical Systems, or related courses

Familiarity with mechanical tools and methods, dial indicators, dial calipers, vernier micrometers, laser and manual shaft alignment, torque procedures, and bearing installation

Basic electrical measurement skills using a multimeter and comfort with simple sensor and valve wiring on trainers