Assistant, Welding Lab; Part-Time Temporary

Position: Assistant, Welding Lab (Part-Time Temporary)

Job Title: Assistant, Welding Lab (Part-Time Temporary)

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/week.

Duties / Functions

• Prepare metal for lab exercises using a grinder and plasma torch. Includes 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. Include repairing metal fixtures with plasma arc cutting and GMAW (MIG welding), using hand tools, minor troubleshooting and repair of welding equipment, and cleaning/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.

Difficult Challenges

• Work is typically performed in a welding shop environment. Students of all ages and abilities are in the shop while working.

Contact

Donald Ellington, djellington, , ext. 50411

Education Required

• High school diploma

Education Preferred

• Welding Certificate or Diploma from a professional school/college or documented industrial experience

Experience Required

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

Experience Preferred

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

KSA Required

• Uphold the 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.

KSA / Department Specific Requirements

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

Physical Demands

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

Posting Type

Part-Time Staff

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

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