Laboratory Assistant – Welding and Joining Technology

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an engaged lab assistant to support welding instruction and safety in the Kentucky classroom. You will help instructors with exams, record-keeping, and inventory while mentoring students during lab sessions and tutoring.

The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, safe lab and assisting with routine equipment maintenance and supply procurement to ensure smooth class operations.

Qualifications

• Six (6) month to one (1) year of related work experience in a welding, maintenance, or manufacturing environment or equivalent experience.
• Completion of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding certificate, Gas Metal Arc Welding certificate, Gas Tungsten Welding certificate, or the Welding Technology diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assists faculty with classroom instruction, exams, record keeping, and safety adherence.
• Supervises and mentors students during lab sessions or tutoring as needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe lab environment and performs routine equipment maintenance.
• Manages inventory and requisition of supplies, and procures materials for classes.

Skills

Welding Techniques

Safety Procedures

Inventory Maintenance

Student Mentoring

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate

Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate

Gas Tungsten Welding Certificate

Welding Technology Diploma

Tools

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Gas Metal Arc Welding

Gas Tungsten Welding

Job description

• Assists faculty members with classroom instruction, exams, record keeping, adherence to safety procedures, tracking attendance and other miscellaneous tasks related to instruction.
• Assists faculty with the supervision and mentoring of students during scheduled lab sessions or tutoring sessions, as needed.
• Assists faculty with maintaining a clean and safe lab environment.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment, as instructed.
• Assists with inventory maintenance and requisition of supplies.
• Obtains materials needed for classes, including texts and other materials.
• Completes ALL required employee trainings.
• Meets with students, staff members, supervisors, as needed.
• Assists with special projects or initiatives, as needed.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned by program chair.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of the following courses: COFC 1080, WELD 1005, WELD 1015, WELD 1025, and WELD 1035.
• Six (6) month to one (1) year of related work experience in a welding, maintenance, or manufacturing environment or equivalent experience.
• Completion of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding certificate, Gas Metal Arc Welding certificate, Gas Tungsten Welding certificate, or the Welding Technology diploma.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in welding techniques and safety procedures while providing instructional support to faculty and students. Capable of maintaining a clean lab environment and managing inventory effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Welding Techniques
• Safety Procedures
• Inventory Maintenance
• Student Mentoring
• Equipment Maintenance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• Gas Metal Arc Welding
• Gas Tungsten Welding
• Welding Technology Diploma
• Classroom Instruction Support

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate
• Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate
• Gas Tungsten Welding Certificate

Industry Keywords

• Welding
• Maintenance
• Manufacturing
• Record Keeping
• Attendance Tracking