Lab Assistant; Part-Time), Welding; Key West Campus

The Lab Assistant is responsible for keeping the equipment in the welding department in safe working condition. This position reports to the Director, Marine Science and Technology.

• Maintain welding equipment in the welding lab.
• Organize equipment in the welding lab.
• Assist Marine Engineering instructors in preparing lab and classroom sessions.
• Supervise work-study students assigned to the welding department.
• Assist in maintaining clean, efficient and safe laboratory operations, cleaning and adjusting equipment, and identifying equipment in need of repair and initiating work orders.
• Operate equipment to support instructional programs.
• Assist in all college enrollment management efforts as appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

• Knowledge of welding laboratory techniques and laboratory safety.
• Knowledge of and experience with machinery used in the welding laboratory.
• Knowledge of electric and mechanical functions of welding equipment.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Skill in selecting, preparing and controlling equipment to be used in a laboratory class.

• Currently enrolled in the Marine Engineering Management and Seamanship program or Marine Propulsion program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of MTE
  1651C with a C or higher.

• None required.

• Moderate lifting and carrying up to 75 lbs.

• Works inside and outside with chemicals, solvents, oils, and moving equipment.

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