Student Work-Study: Welding

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional development programs

On-campus hands-on experience

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is seeking a part-time Welding Work-Study student to assist the Chair of the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science with lab and class duties. The role supports material prep, equipment maintenance, inventory, and lab cleanliness in the welding area.

Starting pay is $15.00 per hour. Eligible students must meet FAFSA, maintain enrollment, and SAP status; no prior experience is required, though customer service helps.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Student must complete FAFSA for the current academic year.
• Maintain a minimum of 1 credit hour of enrollment in eligible courses.
• Maintain an aid-eligible SAP status and avoid incomplete financial aid requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with material preparation for welding classes.
• Assist with inventory of welding lab consumables and non-consumables.
• Assist with maintenance of welding machinery and lab equipment.
• Help with housekeeping in the welding lab and classroom.
• Assist with scrap material removal and plasma table maintenance.

Skills

Customer service

Office support

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Federal Work-Study positions are part-time positions hired each semester and are for current Ivy Tech students only. The Welding Work-Study student will perform assigned duties to assist the Chair of the School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science in duties relating to the field and program

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with material preparation for classes.
• Assist with the inventory of consumables/non-consumables used in the welding area.
• Assist with the maintenance of machinery and welding equipment in the lab.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties within the welding lab and classroom to maintain a professional appearance. (Sweeping floors, using the air wand to blow out welding booths and machines, wiping down equipment, wiping down tables, emptying shop trash cans, organizing delivery pallets, maintaining the gated outdoor space, etc...)
• Assist with scrap material removal from campus.
• Assist with fluid maintenance involved with the plasma table.

Starting Salary Range: $15.00 per hour

Classification: Work Study

General Qualifications

• No prior experience is required, though customer service or office support experience is a plus.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Minimum Federal Work Study Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent Student must have completed a FAFSA for the current academic year, demonstrating financial need.
• Maintain a minimum of 1 credit hour or more of enrollment in eligible courses.
• Maintain an aid-eligible Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status.
• The student cannot have any incomplete financial aid requirements.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.

As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

At Ivy Tech, you’ll be part of something bigger, where collaboration fuels innovation, learning is a shared journey, and meaningful goals become life-changing achievements. As Indiana’s only full-fledged community college, we’re deeply rooted in our mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and support one another every step of the way. No matter your role, you’ll be valued, supported, and inspired because here, people come first. Our faculty and staff are united by purpose, driven by passion, and proud of the difference we make together. Join a team where your work matters. Discover your potential. Make your impact. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Providing education across Indiana, we motivate and inspire students as they pursue their futures. To achieve this, it takes a community of over 6,500 employees in 75 locations.

Competitive benefits and professional development programs

• The most advanced technologies in our classrooms and training facilities
• Collaborative and innovative culture with a focus on creativity and employee belonging
• Commitment to adapting to meet Indiana's workforce needs and fostering a sustainable, inclusive workplace