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PT Program Lab Assistant - Precision Machining

Tazewell, Southwest Virginia Community College, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Jun 2026

💰 $40,000/yr

About the role

Posting Summary

Working Title PT Program Lab Assistant - Precision Machining Role Title Admin and Office Spec I Role Code 19011-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 01 Position Number 294W0434 Agency Southwest Virginia Community College Division Southwest Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Tazewell - 185 Hiring Range $20.00 per hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 6-Administrative Support Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

Part-Time, 29 hours a week and limited 1500 hours a year, Grant-Funded (3-Year Term)
Work schedule will be fixed by semester according to classes scheduled which could include day or evenings.

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Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial, and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, Southwest offers associate degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. Southwest also has associate degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography, and Administration of Justice.

Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking applicants for a part-time Program Lab Assistant to support an ARC POWER Grant-funded workforce training initiative. This three-year position will assist faculty in delivering high-quality, hands-on instruction within skilled trades programs, with a focus on precision machining.

Position Summary

The Program Lab Assistant will support faculty in the execution of experiential, hands-on lab activities within skilled trades programs, specifically in Precision Machining and Advanced Precision Machining. This role is essential in helping ensure that lab environments are safe, organized, and conducive to student learning.

The Lab Assistant will work directly with instructors and students in both manual machining (lathe and mill) and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) environments, assisting with equipment setup, lab preparation, and student support during practical exercises.

Key Responsibilities

Lab Support & Instructional Assistance

Assist faculty in the preparation and delivery of 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

Special Assignments

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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications