Welding Technology Lab Technician, Part-time (STF3139)

Hutchinson Community College; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Hutchinson Community College is looking for a part-time staff member to support the Welding Technology program. Responsibilities include supervising students, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety compliance in the lab.

Preferred qualifications include an associate’s degree, solid communication skills, and experience in the welding industry. The position offers flexible hours under 29 per week and is eligible for KPERS.

Qualifications

• Work experience in the welding industry required.
• Valid driver’s license and CDL required.
• Ability to lift 60 - 70 lbs. and work in a hazardous environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Welding Technology program.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinate logistics for labs and equipment transportation.

Skills

Supervise students

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Familiarity with welder and fabrication equipment

Education

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions–

• Provide support for the Welding Technology program: lab set-up, student supervision, and enforcement of safety procedures.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Supervise tool room organization as well as all special tools and hand tools.
• Build instructional training aids and prepare instructional materials.
• Maintain inventory of parts, lab consumables, classroom and lab supplies.
• Order, receive, check in, and put away consumable instructional supply inventory.
• Be aware of and be able to always maintain applicable shop and lab safety standards.
• Coordinate logistics of scheduling equipment for labs and transportation of equipment as needed between main campus and other locations the program is offered.
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.

Secondary –

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Coordinator and/or Department II Chairpersons.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree preferred, work experience in the welding industry required.
• Valid driver’s license required
• Current Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to obtain a CDL.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to supervise students, and answer questions on lab projects
• Ability to read and follow directions and to comprehend basic instructions about the position
• Be familiar with and able to operate common welding and fabrication equipment
• Be an effective team member with excellent communication skills
• Physical requirements include a substantial amount of standing; the ability to lift 60 - 70 lbs.; the ability to work in a hazardous environment; ability to safely operate shop and industrial equipment including forklift, press brake, shear, plate roll, welders etc.; excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; the ability to understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; heavy/indoor work environment.
• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
• Physical and mental qualifications must be achieved with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

HOURLY WAGE and STATUS

The hourly rate of pay is commensurate with qualifications as determined by HutchCC administration. This part-time staff position is 12 months annual, with an average of less than 29 hours per week during the work agreement period, nonexempt and at-will. This position is KPERS eligible but does not qualify for additional benefits.

HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER