Part-time Staff: Welding Lab Assistant

RESPONSIBILITIES

• First point of contact in the welding and metal fabrication labs for instructors and students for equipment usage and issues.
• Calibrate, repair, maintain and demonstrate welding equipment. Metal fabrication equipment, saws, and air handling systems.
• Develop and implement scheduled maintenance and testing program.
• Maintain inventory records of welding laboratory equipment, materials and supplies in accordance with college requirements and accepted industrial standards.
• Ship, receive and inspect and maintain records of equipment sent to service locations.
• Prepare equipment, materials and experiments for lab classes. Work with faculty to design, build, test, install and adapt special equipment and devices for instructional requirements.
• Write specifications and order materials and supplies.
• Assist students with set up of projects as directed by faculty.
• Coordinate with faculty the acquisition, filing, and maintenance of reference materials; maintain operating manuals, parts catalogs, and specifications for equipment and devices.
• Perform tasks in support of the daily operation of the Welding and Metal Fabrication labsr: train, schedule and oversee lab assistants and workers; prepare equipment, operating and lab experiment manuals and provide technical assistance for jobs.
• Provide assistance to faculty in development of lab activities.
• May assist with or deliver best practice seminars for part-time faculty in welding; how to keep a gradebook, how to develop activities, how to write a syllabus etc.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education/Training and Experience Required/Preferred

• Associate’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience teaching welding and metal fabrication.
• Familiarity with best practices in the teaching of skilled trades and CTE.
• CTE teaching licensure or certification is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

B. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic welding tools, methods and supplies needed to maintain and test equipment.
• Skills in operating, calibrating, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and industrial equipment and tools; reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, circuit diagrams and specifications, gas and arc welding and brazing.
• Skills in communicating and working effectively with faculty and students.
• Ability to learn and properly apply departmental policies and procedures, diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment and circuit problems; work independently, maintain effective interpersonal working relationships

C. Physical Activity Level

• Heavy - Mostly standing and lifting over 50 lbs. frequently.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a part-time (hours will vary depending on department needs) continuing staff position.
• The hourly salary is $20.94 at grade 8A of the staff salary schedule.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:

• Complete all questions in the application.
• Attach a current resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications for this position.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, application review will begin immediately. *To avoid difficulties when submitting your application, be sure your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) is updated to the latest version and allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application since you WILL NOT be able to save a partially completed application and work on it later.

Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer. We have a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, people with disabilities and people over 40. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. If your disability requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.

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