Welding Technology Lab Assistant (Continuous Recruitment)

Surry Community College; Louisiana; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Welding Technology Lab Assistant to support instructors and students in a hands-on learning environment. This part-time role involves maintaining lab equipment, assisting with student assignments, and ensuring safety practices are upheld. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in welding techniques and safety protocols, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering skill development in aspiring welders while contributing to a collaborative educational atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual and semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to welding.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors and students in welding lab activities.
• Maintain supplies and equipment for laboratories.

Skills

Manual Welding

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Safety Procedures

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Welding Technology Lab Assistant (Continuous Recruitment)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

For information about this position, please contact Ray Hoots, Director – Engineering Technologies, at 336-386-3267 or [e-mail].

Classification Information

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Welding Technology Lab Assistant (Continuous Recruitment)

Position Number

Position Number PF2-WELD.LA-0001

Position Type

Position Type Part Time

Leave Format

Leave Format Faculty

Shift

Shift As required to support the program.

Location

Location Main Campus (Dobson)

Job Description - Summary

This position is responsible for assisting instructors and students in welding lab.

NOTE : The purpose of a continuous recruitment posting is to build a pool of interested applicants should the need for additional lab assistants arise due to student enrollment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A. Maintaining supplies and equipment for laboratories and/or stock rooms.
B. Assisting faculty with the preparation and administration of student assignments.
C. Maintaining inventory in supply cribs, generation of supply order for Director and/or Lead Instructor.
D. Assisting in the development and enforcing of safety practices in the instructional laboratories.
E. Preparation of materials and machinery for lab exercises
F. Performing other job specific duties as assigned by the Director and/or Lead Instructor.
G. Maintain a clean and safe work area.

General Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :
• Ability to write using proper grammar and punctuation.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :
• Ability to apply and understand standard mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and other mathematical functions as appropriate to the department’s need for such skill.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES :
• Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience/proficiency in the use of manual and semi-automatic welding equipment. Extensive knowledge of safety procedures as it pertains to welding, cutting and brazing. Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency. Oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Auto CAD or similar CAD software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, & walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to wear eye protection and all other PPE as needed.
• The noise level in the work environment may require the use of ear protection.

Position Budget Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SFP839

Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 08/18/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 05/07/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

For information about this position, please contact Ray Hoots, Director – Engineering Technologies, at 336-386-3267 or [e-mail].

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Surry Website
  • Mount Airy News
  • Employment Security Commission
  • NCCCS Website
  • Winston - Salem Journal
  • Job Board (Ex: Monster)
  • Personal Referral
  • Other
  • Indeed
• If 'other', please list where you learned of the position.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you a current student at SCC?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of experience do you have that is related to the position?
  • 0-3
  • 4-6
  • 7-10
  • 10+
• * Are you an SCC employee?
  • Yes
  • No
Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Other Document

Surry Community College,630 S Main Street,
Dobson, NC 27017