Welding Laboratory Specialist III #26112

Trident Technical College; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Technical College in Charleston, SC is seeking a Welding Laboratory Specialist III to ensure safe, efficient operation of the welding laboratories and provide instructional support to the Welding Program. The role requires hands-on maintenance of facilities and equipment, overseeing inventory and procurement of consumables, and teaching as needed.

Strong communication and safety focus are essential, with flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma and advanced skill level in precision machine shop operations.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Welding Technology or related field with four years of related work experience; or high school diploma with ten years welding training and instruction experience.

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 for program operations.
• Teach assigned welding courses as needed, maintain attendance and records, and evaluate student performance.
• Lead troubleshooting and repair of complex welding and electromechanical equipment, coordinating with vendors and tech support.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Facilities and support timely maintenance and repair projects.
• Collaborate with EH&S to ensure safety standards compliance and address safety concerns.
• Supervise work-study students and assist faculty with program and lab operations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Communication skills

Budget tracking

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Welding Technology

High school diploma + 10 years welding experience

Tools

SMAW

GTAW

GMAW

FCAW

OAC

PAC

Equipment maintenance

Lab safety equipment

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Trident Technical College is seeking a skilled and motivated Welding Laboratory Specialist III to support the Welding Program within the Division of Manufacturing and Maintenance. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient operation of welding laboratories while providing instructional support and teaching courses as needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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

Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma and work experience at an advanced skill level in precision machine shop operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred applicants will have an Associate degree in Welding Technology or a closely related field and four (4) years of related work experience; or a High school diploma and ten (10) years of related work experience that includes welding training and instruction in the theory and application of:

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
• Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
• Oxyacetylene Cutting (OAC)
• Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)

Candidates should also possess:

• Practical knowledge and experience in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding processes.
• Experience maintaining and repairing welding and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to track purchase requisitions and budget, shipping, and receiving documentation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to successfully pass a welding skills test in all welding processes taught within the program.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment characterized by changing technologies, policies, procedures, and educational requirements.

Additional Comments

The successful candidate must be able to lift up to 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds, stoop, kneel, crawl, and stand or walk for extended periods.