Laboratory Tech Instruction, Manufacturing Tech
- 503127
- Doña Ana Community College, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Feb 16 2026 - 23:55 MST
Department Contact: Kathy Shreffler; 575-527-7700; kshreffl@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position: Laboratory Tech Instruction, Manufacturing Tech
Position Details
Position Title: Laboratory Tech Instruction, Manufacturing Tech
College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC
Department: 940781-DACC COMP DRAFT AND GRAPHICS PGM
Location: Doña Ana Community College
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 16.83
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Primary job duties of the technician include 1) assisting full- and part-time faculty in preparing and delivering laboratory-based instruction; 2) setting up lab spaces with the necessary tools, materials, and equipment; ensuring they are in optimal condition for student use; 3) performing routine maintenance or minor repairs as needed; 4) keeping equipment and lab area functional and safe; 5) operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment; 6) serving as a resource for students; and, 7) offering guidance on proper equipment use and safety protocols during lab sessions.
Collaborating closely with faculty, the technician will 1) reinforce classroom concepts through hands-on demonstrations; 2) help students connect theoretical knowledge to practical application; 3) maintain the proper level of supplies; and properly use a wide range of tools and machinery. The technician will support the laboratories, equipment, and classes primarily taught at the DACC’s Workforce Center and also taught at the other campuses and centers.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or higher degree.
Equivalent Qualifications:
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Preferred Qualifications:
1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing and/or Automation and Manufacturing degree or Certificate preferred.
Hands-on familiarity with equipment such as CNC Mills, CNC Lathes, CNC Router, 3D Printers and/or Laser Engraving/Cutting machines.
Experience with troubleshooting basic automation systems or assisting with machine setup and testing.
Background working with manufacturing tools and equipment, including manual mills, and manual lathes.
Basic computer skills.
Experience maintaining, calibrating, or repairing instructional or industrial equipment.
Familiarity with industry safety standards, including machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and basic industrial safety protocols.
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
