Welding Lab Assistant

South Carolina DDSN; South Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

York Technical College is seeking a Welding Lab Assistant to support laboratory activities within the welding program. You will set up laboratories, assist faculty, and help ensure a safe, organized learning environment for students.

The role requires strong attention to detail, basic laboratory skills, and the ability to manage inventory and records. Flexible hours and occasional evenings may be needed to accommodate class schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; laboratory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory skills and safety procedures.
• Ability to keep highly organized records and monitor laboratory inventory.
• Collaborative team player with problem solving, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexibility to work evenings and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory setup with faculty and staff; ensure weekly lab activities run smoothly.
• Monitor inventory and maintain supplies; notify when restocking is needed.
• Monitor chemical safety and waste disposal; maintain safety records.

Skills

Lab skills

Safety procedures

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Evening hours

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.

The Welding Lab Assistants perform the following functions:

• Laboratory Set Up: Works with faculty and other part-time lab staff to ensure that laboratory activities are set up properly each week. Identifies potential conflicts or hazards and works with faculty or the department chair to resolve. Provides support for special laboratory projects or development of new materials.
• Inventory Control: Monitors inventory and maintains adequate supplies of all lab materials. Notifies the department chair and lab coordinator when supplies are low or special orders need to be places.
• Chemical Safety: Monitors waste production and notifies the department chair and lab coordinator if waste removal is needed. Maintains all safety records.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Laboratory experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of basic laboratory skills and safety procedures.
• Ability to keep highly organized records and monitor laboratory inventory.
• Possession of a collaborative nature with demonstrated problem solving, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work evenings as needed.

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.