PT Welding Lab Technician

Ivy Tech Community College • Valparaiso, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welding Lab Technician is a technical responsible for laboratories associated with the Welding Technology Institute Program. The responsibilities will include maintenance of the technology labs; turning in work orders for equipment repair; organization and cleanliness of the laboratories; setting up of laboratory projects for students and demonstrations; assisting students in laboratory projects; overseeing and coordinating the competency-based projects performed in the laboratory.

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science degree and two years of related industry experience OR five years of experience and AWS/CWI (or equivalent) Certification.
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in all welding techniques used in the College Based and Dual Credit WELD programs.
• Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and organization of the program laboratories
• Prepare materials and equipment for laboratory use
• Maintain, upgrade and test existing equipment
• Inspect and test all safety equipment in the laboratories
• Assist students with course assignments as needed and monitor competency-based lab projects
• Assist in the security and inventory of program equipment and facilities
• Must have fundamental knowledge of the operation of the major equipment in the technology labs
• Assist faculty in maintaining Welding Task Sheets and delivery of the competency-based lab projects
• Other duties as assigned
• Communicate effectively and work cooperative with students, faculty (both full time and part time), peers, administration, and community contacts using appropriate grammar and interpersonal skills
• Be proficient in the use of Welding equipment
• Exercise safe procedures in the use and operation of hand and power tools.
• Computer data entry to assist instructor

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Financial & Retirement Benefits
• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Educational Benefits
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.
• Competitive benefits and professional development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree