Instr Suppt Tech IV - Welding

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PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington. Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs.

Portland Community College is the largest post‑secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full‑and part‑time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high‑quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

Under the technical direction of one or more members of the faculty or an instructional administrator, prepares laboratories and classrooms for instructors; plans and designs experiments/demonstrations; participates in the delivery of the actual instruction and provides student supervision, assistance and evaluation and/or has been assigned lead responsibilities over classified staff.

Location will be at PCC's OMIC Training Center

Provide instructional support to students through the safe use of welding and machining equipment, tools, materials, and laboratory resources.

Set up and support laboratory activities, monitor student progress, and assist with instruction and assessments as assigned.

Train and orient students and staff on laboratory procedures, equipment operation, safety protocols, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Maintain laboratory records, inventories, and operational procedures.

Procure supplies, equipment, and instructional materials; track expenditures and coordinate with vendors.

Maintain welding and machining laboratories, equipment, and facilities to ensure safe, clean, and effective operations.

Troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and manage the checkout and tracking of tools and materials.

Handle hazardous materials and maintain required safety documentation in compliance with applicable regulations and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Coordinate daily laboratory operations and oversee classified, temporary, and student employees.

Schedule, train, and support staff in laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, and safety.

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked).

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of post‑secondary education in a specific technical discipline appropriate to the instructional support.

Three years of experience in the technical area are required; relevant experience may substitute for the post‑secondary education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Must have proven written and oral communications skills adequate to assist students in understanding the work they are to perform.

Proven ability to lead others and evaluate performance.

The ability to lift 50 lbs in this work environment is required.

Depending on laboratory assignment, some positions may also require specialized knowledge and program‑specific certifications.

These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position. Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

Demonstrates the ability to provide general assistance to students, faculty and staff to ensure orientation to safety protocols and proper use of the laboratory and personal protective equipment.

Demonstrates the ability to support activities in the weld and machine shops; establishes procedures for the use of…