Assistant, Welding Lab (Part-Time Temporary)

Guilford Technical Community College; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown, NC, seeks a part‑time welding lab support assistant to help prepare metal for labs, maintain welding booths and manage tool storage. The role involves safety compliance, basic plasma arc cutting and MIG welding tasks, and supporting students in a shop environment.

Open to candidates with a high school diploma and welding credentials; prior metal fabrication experience is a plus. This is a part‑time position up to 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Welding certificate or diploma preferred.
• Experience with basic plasma arc cutting and MIG welding.
• Experience with Microsoft Word.
• One year shop experience in a metal fabrication facility preferred.
• Industrial maintenance and production welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal for lab exercises using a grinder and plasma track torch, troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain welding booths, demo stations and tool storage in good order for student use.
• Monitor inventory of lab materials and consumables and trigger re‑orders when needed.
• Adhere to all established safety standards in the laboratory environment.
• Work in a welding shop where students of all ages participate in activities.

Skills

Plasma arc cutting

MIG welding

Hand tools

Power tools

Microsoft Word

Education

High school diploma

Welding Certificate or Diploma

Tools

Plasma torch

Welding equipment

GMAW (MIG) welding

Job description

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Part-time

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/week.

Duties/Functions

• Prepare metal for lab exercises using a grinder and plasma track torch. Included in this may be minor troubleshooting of the plasma track torch system, reviewing quality control of beveled cuts and keeping up 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 ( MIG welding), using hand tools, minor troubleshooting and repair of welding equipment and cleaning and organizing of 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. Students of all ages and abilities are in the shop while working.

Contacts

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 metals fabrication
• Experience with industrial maintenance and production welding.

KSA Required

• While on campus the lab assistant shall uphold the standards of a professional employee of the college and comply with the welding program handbook.
• The lab assistant must have a self-starter work ethic.
• The lab assistant must be reliable as exhibited through attendance and punctuality.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

• Performs 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

• Work requires lifting equipment and materials and standing for long periods of time.
• Work may be performed in confined spaces.

Posting Type

Posting Type Part-Time Staff

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026-086-TEMP-P

Open Date

Open Date 09/24/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other

601 E. Main Street P.O. Box 309 Jamestown, NC 27282