Welding Lab Assistant

Georgia Northwestern Technical College; Georgia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking a Welding and Joining Lab Assistant to be located on the Whitfield Murray County Campus and will be required to travel to other campuses to meet operational requirements. This position will report to Dean of Industrial Technologies.

This position requires an on-campus work environment presence and does not offer a telework option. The position supports instruction by securing equipment, inventorying supplies, and assisting students and

Qualifications

• Former or currently enrolled Welding and Joining student at GNTC or paid welding experience within the past seven years.
• Knowledge of welding and joining shop equipment and supplies.
• Ability to work well with other students.
• Cannot be concurrently enrolled in the course for instruction and work as lab assistant.
• Successful completion of the course(s) or program appropriate to the assignment as an assistant.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lab equipment is secure and operable for students’ instruction prior to class
• Inventory lab supplies and inform instructors when additional supplies are needed
• Distribute lab supplies to students as needed during instruction
• Assist with maintaining an orderly and clean environment in the welding lab to ensure safety
• Assist students as requested by instructor
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Technical research

Software & hardware learning

Time management

Quality management

Customer service

Oral & written communication

Tools

Welding shop equipment

Welding supplies

Job description

Job Title: Welding Lab Assistant

Agency: Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000002294

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $25.00

Job Summary

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Welding and Joining Lab Assistant to be located on the Whitfield Murray County Campus and will be required to travel to other campuses to meet operational requirements. This position will report to Dean of Industrial Technologies. This position requires an on-campus work environment presence and does not offer a telework option.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure lab equipment is secure and operable for students’ instruction prior to class;
• Inventory lab supplies and inform instructors when additional supplies are needed;
• Distribute lab supplies to students as needed during instruction;
• Assist with maintaining an orderly and clean environment in the welding lab to ensure safety;
• Assist students as requested by instructor;
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Ability to research technical issues
• Ability to learn new software and hardware applications
• Ability to manage time
• Quality Management skills
• Customer Service skills
• Oral and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Former or currently enrolled Welding and Joining student at GNTC *OR* paid experience in the welding field within the past seven (7) years.
• Knowledge of welding and joining shop equipment and supplies
• Ability to work well with other students
• Cannot be concurrently enrolled in the course for instruction and work as lab assistant.
• Successful completion of the course(s) or program which are appropriate to the assignment as an assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous welding lab assistant experience

Physical Demands

Work is typically performed in a classroom or office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects to a light to medium weight. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes. If the job involves driving, physical requirements include the ability to operate a vehicle and sit for extended periods.

Salary

$20.00 per hour.

Benefits

• If this is a part-time position, no benefits are available.

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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