Lab Assistant - Welding Technology

Collin College; St Helens; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin College in St Helens, United Kingdom, seeks a Welding Lab Assistant to support daily operations of the welding technology labs and provide safety-conscious classroom assistance to faculty and students.

You will organize activities, maintain records, manage supplies, and help prepare demonstrations while ensuring a secure lab environment and compliance with applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One-year welding certification preferred.
• Experience with laboratory safety procedures is advantageous.
• Familiarity with administrative tasks and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist lab coordinator with daily welding lab operations.
• Maintain inventories, records, and reports for labs.
• Prepare materials, supervise demonstrations, and support students.
• Ensure safe handling of supplies and equipment and enforce safety rules.
• Coordinate lab activities, settings, and maintenance of facilities.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

One-year welding certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Lab equipment handling

Job description

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary

Assist the lab coordinator in daily operations of the welding technology labs. Ensure operation of lab equipment and technical classroom support of faculty and students in a safe and productive environment.

Required Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and prioritize laboratory activities for the welding technology labs.
• Perform clerical duties including operating a computer, maintaining records and files, and compiling data and reports as required.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and materials.
• Collect data, records, and other information and submit reports as required.
• Coordinate, operate, and monitor lab facilities and activities. Direct and organize preparation of lab materials, supplies, workstations, equipment, computers, and other media to ensure efficient lab operations.
• Organize, plan, and prioritize the overall coordination of laboratory activities for designated area; adapt and applies laboratory methods, practices, and techniques common to designated area. Direct or perform the preparation of student experience and demonstrations, performing routine and analytical work; pilot new labs to be considered. Implement new or modified laboratory policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe laboratory conditions including safe and secure handling and storage of supplies, and equipment.
• Recommend, implement, and maintain safety standards and departmental policies and procedures to comply with federal, state, and local hazardous materials, health and safety hazardous waste regulations, and other applicable regulations with EPA, OSHA, DOT, WECM, SACSCOC, AWS and other regulatory agencies and acts.
• Operate, install, maintain, and trouble-shoot equipment. Set up, configure, and calibrate new equipment. Write instructions and standard operating procedures for equipment operation. Perform routine maintenance and repair.
• Assist faculty, staff, and students with use of lab equipment and facilities.
• Perform assigned special projects or assignments based on unique laboratory needs.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of welding technology
• Knowledge of laboratory tests, experiments, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of hazardous material/waste handling and disposal
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices
• Interpersonal and customer service skills to provide effective assistance
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Computer and applicable software skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to identify and resolve lab technical issues in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software
• Ability to use related laboratory software applications
• Ability to strategically work with culturally diverse student body
• Ability to understand and follow precise instructions and directions
• Ability to handle lab materials with precision and accuracy
• Ability to follow and enforce lab policies, protocols and guidelines established by the department
• Ability to maintain an established work schedule
• Ability to maintain confidential work-related information and materials

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, climbing and balancing, plus pushing, pulling and lifting. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises, gases and workspace restrictions. In addition, incumbents may be subjected to vibrations, chemicals and oils. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Frequent physical effort required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

Preferred

One (1) year of relative industry work or relative military training. One (1) year of lab, classroom or field experience.

Licenses and Certifications

One-year certification in welding from an accredited institution preferred.

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable)

This position may require working on evenings and weekends.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type

Employment Type

Full time

Hiring Minimum

$38,189.00

Hiring Maximum

$46,569.00

Compensation is determined based on experience.

Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.

09/28/2026

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Company size 5,001–10,000 employees

Company type Educational

Momentum

Team growth

Momentum

Team growth

0% in 12 mo

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Company Collin College

Location St Helens, England, United Kingdom

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