Welding Lab Assistant

Utah State University; Blanding (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The welding department at USU Blanding seeks a Laboratory Assistant to support the welding education certificate and degree programs on the Blanding campus. The role involves fabricating projects for shop improvements, maintaining and repairing program equipment, and keeping the lab clean and organized.

The position will also support recruiting events for the welding program and provide dependable, punctual assistance while enrolled welding students progress through coursework.

Qualifications

• Welding major currently enrolled in at least two welding courses at USU Eastern.
• One semester of courses completed in the welding program.
• Computer literacy
• Organization
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Dependable and punctual

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities will include fabrication of projects for shop improvements, basic maintenance and repair of program equipment, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the lab facility.
• Duties will also include participating in recruiting events hosted and participated in by the welding program.

Skills

Computer literacy

Organization

Excellent verbal communication skills

Dependable and punctual

Education

Welding major currently enrolled in at least two welding courses at USU Eastern

One semester of courses completed in the welding program

Job description

Welding Lab Assistant

Requisition ID: 2026-10691

# of Openings: 2

Location: US-UT-Blanding

Category: Other

Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time

Job Classification: Non-Benefited

College: Quinney College of Agric & Nat Res

Department: Technology Design & Technical Educ

Advertised Salary: $16/hour

Overview

The welding department at USU Blanding is seeking a laboratory assistant. The successful candidate for this position will become a working member of the welding education certificate and degree programs located at the USU Blanding campus in Blanding, Utah.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will include fabrication of projects for shop improvements, basic maintenance and repair of program equipment, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the lab facility. Duties will also include participating in recruiting events hosted and participated in by the welding program.

Qualifications

• Welding major currently enrolled in at least two welding courses at USU Eastern
• One semester of courses completed in the welding program
• Computer literacy
• Organization
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Dependable and punctual

Required Documents

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

$16/hour

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

*updated 07/2026

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