Part-Time Welding and Machine Tool Laboratory Technician

Part-Time Welding and Machine Tool Laboratory Technician

Location:

Indianapolis

Job Type: Part-time

Salary Range: $15

Reports To:

Department/Program Chair

Who We Are:

Ivy Tech is Indiana's community college and workforce engine, delivering high-quality learning experiences that propel Indiana's communities, measurable economic return, excellence in teaching, and industry-aligned credentials of value, empowering every learner to achieve lifelong success.

Our Values:

• Empathy:
  We lead with care and connectivity, ensuring we meet our students where they are.
• Integrity:
  We act responsibly and ethically in the best interest of our students, employees, partners, institution, and the State.
• Agility:
  We move with purpose and adapt to the evolving needs of our students, employers, and the State.
• Impact:
  We exist to change lives through quality education. Our work strengthens individuals, families, communities, and the future of Indiana.

The Part-Time Welding and Machine Tool Laboratory Technician supports instructional activities in the welding and machine tool programs by maintaining a safe, organized, and fully operational laboratory environment. This position assists faculty and students during laboratory sessions, maintains equipment and facilities, and supports the operation of the college's AWS Accredited Testing Facility (ATF).

• Prepare welding and machine tool laboratories for instructional activities by setting up equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Assist faculty during laboratory sessions and provide technical support to students in the safe operation of welding and machining equipment.
• Inspect, clean, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on welding, machining, and fabrication equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain inventories of tools, consumables, gases, metals, and other laboratory supplies; recommend replacement or repair of equipment as needed.
• Ensure laboratories comply with college policies, OSHA regulations, and established safety procedures; maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Support the operation and maintenance of the AWS Accredited Testing Facility (ATF), including preparing and maintaining welding test equipment, fixtures, and testing materials.
• Assist with the setup, operation, calibration, inspection, and routine maintenance of ATF equipment to ensure compliance with AWS testing requirements and accreditation standards.
• Maintain accurate records related to equipment maintenance, testing materials, and ATF operations.
• Coordinate with faculty and program staff to support welding qualification testing and other special laboratory activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Experience operating and maintaining welding and machine tool equipment in an educational or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of welding processes, machine tool operations, and shop safety practices.
• Familiarity with AWS welding qualification testing procedures and Accredited Testing Facility (ATF) requirements is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff in a collaborative educational environment.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

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