Lab Assistant - Welding Technology

Collin College; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin College seeks an Lab Technician to assist the lab coordinator in welding technology labs, ensuring safe operation of equipment and productive classroom support for faculty and students in Allen, Texas.

This role handles organizing lab activities, maintaining inventory, preparing materials, calibrating equipment, and helping with demonstrations while upholding safety policies and college standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• One year of lab, classroom, or field experience preferred.
• One year welding certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and plan laboratory activities for welding labs.
• Maintain operation and safety of lab equipment for students and faculty.
• Prepare materials, workstations, and demonstrations.
• Assist faculty with use of lab facilities and recordkeeping.

Skills

Welding knowledge

Lab organization

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Primary Location: 2550 Bending Branch Way, Allen, Texas, 75013

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.

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.
• Audio/visual equipment 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.
• This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Compensation

Compensation Type: Salary Employment Type: Full time Hiring Minimum $38,189.00 Hiring Maximum $46,569.00 Compensation is determined based on experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Additional Information

Dear Job Seekers, Thank you for your interest in a position at Collin College!

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Culture Should you choose to start your journey with us, you will find yourself immersed in a culture of innovation and growth. Initiatives tied to the college’s master and strategic plans challenge our employees to grow professionally while still feeling supported with training and collaboration.

Benefits We invite you to explore our competitive benefits today. Grow your career at Collin College today! Collin College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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