Lab Specialist, Welding

Lab SpecialistAre you passionate about welding, fabrication, and hands-on technical education? Dallas College is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Lab Specialist to help support our Welding and Advanced Manufacturing programs. In this role, you'll work alongside faculty and students in a dynamic learning environment, ensuring our welding labs, equipment, tools, and materials are ready for success every day. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with welding industry experience who enjoys mentoring others, maintaining equipment, and contributing to the development of future skilled trades professionals. Your expertise will directly impact student learning and help prepare graduates for high-demand careers across North Texas.As a Lab Specialist, you will play a critical role in creating a safe, organized, and industry-relevant learning environment by:Supporting the daily operation of welding labs, fabrication spaces, tool rooms, and instructional workspaces.Maintaining welding equipment, tools, materials, and supplies to ensure availability and readiness for instruction.Performing inventory management, tracking consumables, and assisting with purchasing requests and vendor coordination.Supporting preventative maintenance and arranging repairs for welding and lab equipment.Promoting a culture of safety by training students on proper equipment use, shop safety practices, and hazardous material handling procedures.Assisting faculty with lab setup, instructional support, and student learning activities.Monitoring lab activities to ensure a clean, organized, and productive environment.Serving as a technical resource for students, faculty, and staff regarding welding equipment, tools, and processes.Troubleshooting basic equipment, hardware, and software issues as needed.Supporting student success by helping maintain an engaging, hands-on learning environment that reflects current industry standards.We're looking for candidates who have:Knowledge of welding equipment, fabrication tools, shop operations, and laboratory safety practices.Experience working in welding, manufacturing, fabrication, industrial maintenance, or a related technical environment.The ability to perform basic equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Experience tracking inventory, supplies, and equipment.Excellent communication and customer service skills.A commitment to safety, student support, and continuous learning.Proficiency using computers and technology to maintain records, create reports, and communicate effectively.Dallas College is transforming workforce education through innovative academic Schools designed to meet the evolving needs of employers across North Texas. As a Lab Specialist, you'll help create meaningful educational experiences that prepare students for successful careers in the skilled trades while working with modern equipment, dedicated faculty, and motivated learners.If you take pride in your welding knowledge, value safety, and enjoy helping others develop technical skills, we encourage you to apply and make an impact on the future workforce of North Texas.