Assistant, Welding Lab; Part-Time Temporary

Job Description

This position provides basic support to welding laboratory operations under the direction of the Department Chair and area faculty. This is a part‑time temporary position up to 25 hours per week.

• Prepare metal for lab exercises using a grinder and plasma torch; minor troubleshooting of the plasma torch system, reviewing quality control of beveled cuts, and maintaining an acceptable production rate.
• Maintain welding booths, demo stations, and tool storage organized and in good working order for student use. This includes repairing metal fixtures with plasma arc cutting and GMAW, using hand tools, minor troubleshooting and repair of welding equipment, and cleaning and organizing storage racks, shelves, and cabinets.
• Monitor inventory of metal lab materials and consumables; control, distribute, and inform re‑order process when necessary.
• Adhere to all established safety standards in the laboratory environment.
• Work is typically performed in a welding shop environment with students of all ages and abilities present.

• High‑school diploma (Required).
• Welding certificate or diploma from a professional school/college, or documented industrial experience (Preferred).

• Experience in basic plasma arc cutting, MIG welding, and hand and power tool use (Required).
• Experience with Microsoft Word (Required).

• One year shop experience in a facility that does metal fabrication (Preferred).
• Experience with industrial maintenance and production welding (Preferred).

• Uphold standards of a professional employee of the college and comply with the welding program handbook.
• Self‑starter work ethic.
• Reliability demonstrated through attendance and punctuality.

• Perform safety and security watch at all times.
• Assist students with machine and process set‑up for welding operations.
• Follow daily special project instructions as needed.
• Inform instructors of safety violations and issues.

• Lifting equipment and materials; standing for long periods.
• Work may be performed in confined spaces.