Part-Time Welding Lab Assistant — Evenings & Safety Support

Maine Community College System; Wells (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

York County Community College (YCCC) invites applications for a Welding Lab Assistant at the Sanford Campus in Wells, ME. This is a 12-hour-per-week, in-person contract role supporting welding instruction and maintaining a safe, well-equipped learning space for students.

The position requires basic welding knowledge, safety compliance, strong communication, and the ability to assist instructors, manage lab inventory, and demonstrate welding techniques at career fairs.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of welding processes (GTAW, MIG, SMAW preferred)
• Ability to follow safety procedures
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Industry experience in related occupation preferred
• Competent with email, Microsoft Office, and pdf files
• Ability to work with other assistants and instructors on campus
• Ability to safely operate welding lab equipment
• Prior experience in a welding shop or lab environment desirable
• Associate of Applied Science degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in the field, (4,000 hrs.) to be determined
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated
• Familiarity with welding equipment maintenance
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience in educational or training settings

Responsibilities

• Prepare welding lab stations with necessary tools, materials, and safety equipment
• Assure a safe learning environment for students including proper use of PPE
• Maintain inventory of welding supplies and report shortages or equipment issues
• Clean and organize lab spaces before and after sessions
• Support instructors during demonstrations and practical assessments
• Communicate effectively with departmental personnel
• Answer basic questions relating to program content
• Conduct demonstrations and do recruiting at career fairs and other education-related events
• Be organized in scheduling and completing a list of tasks as assigned
• Maintain lab equipment in safe, working condition
• Performs additional related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Skills

Welding basics

Safety procedures

Communication skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Operate welding equipment

Equipment maintenance

CPR/First Aid

Industry experience

Organization

Self-motivation

Educational settings

Education

Associate of Applied Science in welding or related field

4,000 hours experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

York County Community College (YCCC) invites applications for a Welding Lab Assistant at the Sanford Campus in Wells, ME. This is a 12-hour-per-week, in-person contract role supporting welding instruction and maintaining a safe, well-equipped learning space for students.

The position requires basic welding knowledge, safety compliance, strong communication, and the ability to assist instructors, manage lab inventory, and demonstrate welding techniques at career fairs.