Instructional Assistant, Technical Education (Welding) STH

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Del Sur (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a lab assistant to support students in automotive, welding, and air conditioning labs. Responsibilities include maintaining tools and equipment, assisting with classroom activities, and ensuring safety practices. Candidates should have relevant coursework and experience with tools and inventory management. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to college level coursework and one year of specialty experience.
• Must obtain a valid California driver's license and forklift operator's certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with safe use of power tools and equipment.
• Maintain inventory records and prepare requisitions.
• Fabricate lab work areas in accordance with specialty.

Skills

Inventory methods

Operation of tools

Basic computer operation

Education

College level course work in assigned area

Tools

Auto body tools

Air conditioning tools

Welding tools

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Dean of Technical Education, control parts, tools and supplies in an assigned instructional lab involving automotive, auto body, air conditioning, and/or welding, assist students in a lab setting with technical instructions on the safe use of power equipment and hand tools. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Representative Duties

E = indicates essential duties of the position

1. Assists students in classroom lecture and lab activities, answer questions and assist with projects and worksheets, instruct students in the use of tools, equipment, and safety practices. (E)
2. Assists in the administration of projects; assists in the preparation of exam, projects, and worksheets. (E)
3. Issues, collects, operates, and performs preventative maintenance and repair of tools and equipment used in the classroom/lab. (E)
4. Maintain inventory records of supplies and equipment; prepare requisitions; request bids from vendors; receive and process supplies and equipment utilizing a computerized record system. Update and maintain records of attendance and grades according to established procedures. (E)
5. Fabricate and construct lab work areas in accordance with subject specialty. (E)
6. Assists in recruiting students during outreach functions. (E)
7. Maintain lab computers current with required data.
8. Check out and retrieve tools from students; clean tools, labs, and equipment. (E)
9. Coordinate and perform the ordering, receiving, distribution, use and disposal of hazardous materials in the classroom/lab.
10. Assist students in the labs as per Instructors instructions.
11. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: college level course work in assigned area of specialty and one year experience (in area of specialty) checking out or working with automotive, auto body, machine shop, air conditioning, and/or welding, tools, parts and equipment.

Licenses and Other Requirements

Must be able to obtain within first 90 days of employment: Valid California driver's license. Valid forklift operator's certificate.

Knowledge of

• Inventory methods, procedures and record-keeping.
• Operation, uses, care, calibration, repair and maintenance of auto body, air conditioning, welding and machine shop tools, parts and equipment.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, supplies and hazardous materials.
• Basic computer operation.

Ability To

• Issue proper tools, materials and equipment needed by students and instructors.
• Maintain security and records for tool room area.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students and instructors.
• Perform basic repair and maintenance of department tools, materials, parts and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory and repair records.
• Operate a computer terminal to input and retrieve data.
• Make less complex repairs to electrical equipment.
• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Work Direction, Lead and Supervisory Responsibilities

Not applicable – no permanent full-time staff to supervise.

Contacts

Co-workers, instructors, students, vendors.

Physical Effort

Lifting and carrying heavy equipment. Pushing and pulling. Bending at the waist. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment. Reaching to demonstrate repair techniques. Standing for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions

Shop environment. Noise and fumes. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Possible exposure to fumes and gases from vehicle operation. Exposure to hazardous materials.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Diversity

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations.