Advanced Manufacturing Lab Technician

Nevada System of Higher Education

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about hands-on technical work and supporting innovative learning environments? Truckee Meadows Community College is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Advanced Manufacturing Lab Technician to play a vital role in maintaining the heart of our applied technologies labs! This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with instructors, students, and cutting-edge equipment in a dynamic educational setting. Whether you're a skilled technician, aspiring engineer, or maker at heart, this is your chance to be a part of shaping the future of advanced manufacturing in Northern Nevada. As an Advanced Manufacturing Lab Technician, you’ll be the go-to person for keeping the lab running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Your work will ensure that students and faculty have the tools and equipment they need to thrive in a hands-on learning environment. This position is grant funded and is contingent upon yearly funding through August 31, 2029. This position is based at our Pennington Applied Technology campus in Reno, NV and requires in-person presence.

Requirements

4 years of experience with any of the following: advanced manufacturing equipment, mechanics, robotics, lab equipment OR Associate's degree and 2 years of experience.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to lift and move equipment as needed (with proper safety practices).
Good communication skills and a team-player attitude.
Comfortable working with technology.

Nice To Haves

Degree or training in advanced manufacturing or engineering.
Experience with PLCs, Skill Boss trainers, suitcase trainers, or robotics.
Forklift Certified or willing to become forklift certified.

Responsibilities

Equipment Organization &; Inventory Management Keep all tools, machinery, and materials in order across multiple lab spaces.
Implement inventory systems to track usage, perform regular audits, and maintain a clean, accessible, and well-labeled workspace.
Repair, Maintenance &; Assembly Perform light repairs and basic preventative maintenance on advanced manufacturing equipment, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Skill Boss trainers, suitcase trainers, and robotics systems.
Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure all equipment is functioning properly and safely.
Assemble tables and chairs as needed.
Lab Setup &; Support Collaborate with instructors to move, arrange, and prepare equipment for daily lab activities and class sessions.
Provide setup and breakdown support for instructional demonstrations and student projects.
Ordering &; Stocking Replacement Parts Monitor supplies and parts inventory, and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely ordering and restocking of critical components and consumables.
Keep track of replacement cycles to minimize downtime.
Safety &; Compliance Support safe lab practices by ensuring all equipment is in compliance with safety standards.
Help maintain documentation related to inspections, repairs, and operational procedures.
Maintain clean labs and classrooms.

Benefits

Health insurance options including dental and vision
Health Insurance 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays
Life insurance, long-term disability, generous annual and sick leave
NSHE Benefits Employer-paid long term disability (LTD) at 60% of salary up to $7,500 per month-UNUM.
Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.
ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
Professional Grant-in-Aid: TMCC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.
No State income tax
All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs.