Lab Assistant, Welding & Joining MT&T-1

West Georgia Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

West Georgia Technical College in Georgia seeks a Lab Assistant for Welding & Joining Technology to support faculty and manage routine welding lab duties. Responsibilities include equipment prep, inventory maintenance, assisting with instruction, and upholding safety and tools operation standards.

Position is employed on an academic semester basis with hours morning, afternoon, or evening, Monday through Thursday. Pay is $18.00 per contact hour, with no benefits promised.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of courses relevant to Welding & Joining Technology or related experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Diploma or Associate degree in Welding & Joining Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with classroom instruction and supervise students in labs.
• Prepare and maintain welding lab equipment and inventory; requisition supplies.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and equipment is in proper working order.
• Assist with obtaining materials for classes (texts, supplies).
• Maintain cleanliness of labs and work areas.

Skills

Safety procedures

Communication

Lab assistance

Organization

Education

Welding & Joining Tech coursework/experience

Diploma or Associate in Welding & Joining Technology

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Lab Assistant, Welding & Joining MT&T-1 Job Requisition ID: JR0000002401 Number of Openings: 5 Shift: Any (United States of America) Compensation Details: $18.00 PER HOUR

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of faculty members, the lab assistant performs routine, standardized welding laboratory work requiring close attention to detailed procedures in the preparation and basic maintenance of welding laboratory equipment, inventory and requisition of supplies, assisting faculty in the supervision of students assigned to laboratories, and other related duties. Employed on an individual academic semester basis. Duties include but are not limited to assisting faculty members with classroom instruction, adherence to safety procedures, and other miscellaneous tasks related to instruction; tutoring or mentoring students; cleaning labs as needed; and obtaining materials needed for classes, including texts and other materials. Selected candidate must be able to work morning, afternoon or evening hours, Monday through Thursday. The payment method is based on contact hours, with a rate of $18.00 per contact hour.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Successful completion of courses which are appropriate to the assignment, or directly related experience in Welding and Joining Technology.
• Valid driver's license.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Diploma or Associate degree in Welding & Joining Technology or related field from an accredited institution.

PAY & BENEFITS

• $18.00 per contact hour.
• All lab positions are part-time, temporary positions offered on a per-semester basis based on the needs of the college.
• Lab Assistant positions do not include benefits or promises of future full‑time employment.
• Lab Assistant positions do not promise future full‑time or adjunct employment.

SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY

• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the Welding and Joining Technology program.
• Supports faculty to ensure all equipment is in working order.
• Ensure students are instructed in and follow all safety rules for operating equipment and using tools.
• Ensure classrooms and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained at all times.

COMPETENCIES

• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to break larger tasks into manageable, smaller tasks.
• Decision-making and problem‑solving skills.
• Skills in interpersonal relations and in interacting with the public.
• Oral and written communication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional classroom and lab environment. This role routinely uses standard office, classroom, and lab equipment and technology.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk, or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move classroom/lab equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EMPLOYMENT POLICY

The Technical College System of Georgia and West Georgia Technical College do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law) in educational programs, activities, admissions or employment. All applicants will be considered; however, only selected applicants may be interviewed. Approval of employment does not constitute a contract. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance and funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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