Lab Technician-Welding
About The Position
Ivy Tech Kokomo seeks a part-time lab technician to support the welding program. The role maintains classrooms, equipment, storage space, and materials, and assists with course maintenance and development for online and face-to-face instruction. The technician supports students and faculty with competency-based laboratory projects and helps ensure that program equipment and facilities are safe, organized, and secure. The position is part-time, scheduled for 20 hours per week, with the schedule to be determined. The listed pay is $15.00 per hour. A high school diploma is required. Preferred qualifications include AWS and CWI certification, two years of welding experience, and knowledge of multiple welding techniques such as SMAW, TIG, and MIG.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Fundamental knowledge of the operation of major equipment in the technology labs.
- Proficiency in the use of welding equipment.
- Ability to exercise safe procedures in the use and operation of tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, faculty, peers, administration, and community contacts, using appropriate grammar and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform computer data entry.
Nice To Haves
- AWS certification.
- CWI certification.
- Two years of welding experience.
- Knowledge of multiple welding techniques, including SMAW, TIG, and MIG welding.
Responsibilities
- Clean and organize program laboratories.
- Prepare materials and equipment for laboratory use.
- Maintain, upgrade, and test existing equipment.
- Inspect and test laboratory safety equipment.
- Assist students with course assignments as needed and monitor competency-based lab projects.
- Assist with security and inventory of program equipment and facilities.
- Use fundamental knowledge of major equipment in the technology labs.
- Assist faculty with maintaining Welding Task Sheets and delivering competency-based lab projects.
- Communicate and work cooperatively with students, faculty, peers, administration, and community contacts.
- Use welding equipment proficiently and follow safe procedures when using and operating tools.
- Perform computer data entry to assist the instructor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
- Employee Assistance Program with no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
- Payroll-deduction options for pre-tax or post-tax retirement savings contributions.
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
