Instr Suppt Tech IV - Machining

Portland Community College•Sylvania, OH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the technical direction of one or more members of the faculty or an instructional administrator, prepares laboratories and classrooms for instructors; plans and designs experiments/demonstrations; participates in the delivery of the actual instruction and provides student supervision, assistance and evaluation and/or has been assigned lead responsibilities over classified staff. This role provides instructional support to students through the safe use of machining equipment, tools, materials, and laboratory resources. It involves setting up and supporting laboratory activities, monitoring student progress, and assisting with instruction and assessments. Training and orientation of students and staff on laboratory procedures, equipment operation, safety protocols, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) are key functions. The role also includes administrative duties such as maintaining laboratory records, inventories, and operational procedures, procuring supplies, equipment, and instructional materials, tracking expenditures, and coordinating with vendors. Maintenance of machining laboratories, equipment, and facilities to ensure safe, clean, and effective operations is crucial. This includes troubleshooting equipment issues, coordinating repairs, and managing the checkout and tracking of tools and materials. Handling hazardous materials and maintaining required safety documentation in compliance with applicable regulations and maintaining Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are also responsibilities. Additionally, the role involves coordinating daily laboratory operations and overseeing classified, temporary, and student employees, including scheduling, training, and supporting staff in laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, and safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of post-secondary education in a specific technical discipline appropriate to the instructional support.
Three years of experience in the technical area are required; relevant experience may substitute for the post-secondary education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Proven written and oral communications skills adequate to assist students in understanding the work they are to perform.
Proven ability to lead others and evaluate performance.
Ability to lift 50 lbs in this work environment is required.
Demonstrates computer competency skills, including but not limited to email, and Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

Depending on laboratory assignment, some positions may also require specialized knowledge and program-specific certifications.
Demonstrates the ability to provide general assistance to students, faculty and staff to ensure orientation to safety protocols and proper use of the laboratory and personal protective equipment.
Demonstrates the ability to support activities in the machine shop; establishes procedures for the use of equipment, inventory, supplies, materials, and machinery.
Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of industrial equipment
Experience creating purchase orders, making purchase on purchase card, tracking expenditures, and ensuring budget compliance
Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students and vendors to best meet the needs of the fast paced, high stress, physically demanding, hazardous environment with a wide-range of learners.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional support to students through the safe use of machining equipment, tools, materials, and laboratory resources.
Set up and support laboratory activities, monitor student progress, and assist with instruction and assessments as assigned.
Train and orient students and staff on laboratory procedures, equipment operation, safety protocols, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Maintain laboratory records, inventories, and operational procedures.
Procure supplies, equipment, and instructional materials; track expenditures and coordinate with vendors.
Maintain machining laboratories, equipment, and facilities to ensure safe, clean, and effective operations.
Troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and manage the checkout and tracking of tools and materials.
Handle hazardous materials and maintain required safety documentation in compliance with applicable regulations and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Coordinate daily laboratory operations and oversee classified, temporary, and student employees.
Schedule, train, and support staff in laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, and safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package
Oregon PERS contribution
Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program
Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)
8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
1 day of sick leave per month
12 paid holidays
PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
24 hours of personal leave per year