Welding Lab Lead Technician & Instructor

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Welding Lab Technician to maintain all welding laboratory facilities, equipment, and resources, while teaching assigned welding courses and ensuring proper student records. The role includes leading repairs, coordinating with vendors, and supporting safety compliance.

The position requires formal welding training, hands-on shop experience, and the ability to lift heavy loads.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and advanced skill level in precision machine shop operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain welding laboratory facilities, equipment, tools, and instructional resources, including purchasing, installing, operating, troubleshooting, and repairing laboratory equipment.
• Order, receive, inventory, and stock welding consumables and supplies needed for program operations.
• Teach assigned welding courses as needed using systematically planned and delivered instruction; maintain student attendance and academic records; evaluate student performance and assign grades. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, weekend, and off-site classes.
• Serve as the lead technician for troubleshooting and repair of complex and specialized welding and electromechanical equipment, coordinating with equipment vendors and technical support personnel as necessary.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Facilities personnel and assist in ensuring timely completion of maintenance and repair projects within the welding facility.
• Collaborate with the Environmental Health and Safety Manager to support compliance with safety standards and resolve safety-related concerns.
• Supervise work-study students and assist faculty with program-related activities and laboratory operations. Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SMAW

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

OAC

PAC

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Equipment repair

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Welding Technology

High School Diploma

Tools

Welding laboratory equipment

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a Welding Lab Technician to maintain all welding laboratory facilities, equipment, and resources, while teaching assigned welding courses and ensuring proper student records. The role includes leading repairs, coordinating with vendors, and supporting safety compliance.

The position requires formal welding training, hands-on shop experience, and the ability to lift heavy loads.