PT Lab Assistant - Welding Technology

Lansing Community College; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lansing Community College invites applications for a PT Lab Assistant in Welding Technology at the West Campus. The role supports the instructor of record, assists students with lab projects, evaluates performance, and ensures the lab is stocked, maintained, and cleaned after each class.

The position emphasizes safety, PPE, and collaboration with students and staff to foster a secure, practical learning environment in welding technology.

Qualifications

• A Lab Assistant functions as the secondary source of instruction in the Welding Lab to support instruction provided by the instructor of record.
• Assists students in completing lab projects and assignments by providing necessary instruction.
• Provides evaluation of student performance as requested by the instructor of record.
• Ensures that the lab is set up and prepared with all required tools and materials for the assigned class and planned instruction.
• Inspects the lab and classroom area after each class to ensure proper cleanup of the facility.
• Coordinates the ordering, inventorying, and maintenance of lab supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and demonstrate knowledge of specific technical skills in the lab to a diverse student population.
• Must have the ability to collaborate with students and peers in order to establish an environment where safety is not compromised.
• The successful candidate will be an advocate for shop safety and be very familiar with Personal Protective Equipment and safe industrial practices.

Responsibilities

• A Lab Assistant functions as the secondary source of instruction in the Welding Lab to support instruction provided by the instructor of record.
• Assists students in completing lab projects and assignments by providing necessary instruction.
• Provides evaluation of student performance as requested by the instructor of record.
• Ensures that the lab is set up and prepared with all required tools and materials for the assigned class and planned instruction.
• Inspects the lab and classroom area after each class to ensure proper cleanup of the facility.

Job description

Job no: 493609 Work status: Regular/Continuing Location: LCC West Categories: Faculty Work type: Part Time Title: PT Lab Assistant - Welding Technology This Posting is Open Until Filled The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is: 12/19/2025 Hours Per Week: Up to 28 Hours Compensation Type: PT Academic Prof-Pay Based on PT Salary Schedule New Hire Starting Pay: Rate of pay is based on the required qualifications of this position. Employee Classification: PT Faculty Lab/ILF- Non ACC Level: PT Faculty Lab Tech-AD Division: Technical Careers Division - 406000 Department: Welding Technology - 406215 Campus Location: LCC West Campus Position Type: Regular/Continuing Bargaining Unit: MAHE To view the applicable labor contract, visit the Labor Relations web site. For information about the benefits offered, please visit the Benefits web site.

Lansing Community College's Technical Careers Division provides over 30 innovative program areas. Our collaborative and flexible team environment works with the local, regional, and national community for the success of every student. We believe in each other and find joy in our work, never stop learning or growing and we are guided by strong character, ethics, and integrity. We make a difference. Our dedication to diversity, inclusion, and universal access underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive educational culture. If you seek an opportunity to work with a great team of faculty and staff committed to student success in a professionally driven environment, then consider the following opportunity. A Lab Assistant functions as the secondary source of instruction in the Welding Lab to support instruction provided by the instructor of record. Assists students in completing lab projects and assignments by providing necessary instruction. Provides evaluation of student performance as requested by the instructor of record. Ensures that the lab is set up and prepared with all required tools and materials for the assigned class and planned instruction. Inspects the lab and classroom area after each class to ensure proper cleanup of the facility. Coordinates the ordering, inventorying, and maintenance of lab supplies, tools, and equipment. Must be able to effectively communicate and demonstrate knowledge of specific technical skills in the lab to a diverse student population. Must have the ability to collaborate with students and peers in order to establish an environment where safety is not compromised. The successful candidate will be an advocate for shop safety and be very familiar with Personal Protective Equipment and safe industrial practices.

Flexible Schedule: Work hours may be daytime, evening, or weekends