Part-Time Welding Lab Technician - North Coast Marine Manufacturing Center

NWTC • Marine, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Welding Lab Technician supports daily customized training operations at the North Coast Marine Manufacturing Center by coordinating training material needs, managing consumables, and maintaining equipment for welding lab training. The technician works with administrative staff to ensure testing materials are prepared for off-shift contractor testing. The role supports welding and fabrication instruction, maintains lab inventory, prepares materials and equipment for customized training and contractor testing, helps ensure safe lab operations, and delivers materials to internal locations. Other duties may be assigned.

This is a part-time position working 20–24 hours per week. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., though hours vary and flexibility to work other hours as needed is required. Travel is minimal and within the district. The position is based at the North Coast Marine Manufacturing Center and pays $23.33 per hour.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma in Welding, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Two years of related experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience using an oxy/fuel torch, plasma ARC cutter, track burner, hydraulic shears, vertical bandsaw, forklift, and various hand tools, and a complete understanding of a tape measure.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the District’s standard insurance policy terms.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Nice To Haves

• Auto Cad computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the instructional process in welding and fabrication.
• Maintain adequate inventory of lab equipment, materials, consumables, and supplies.
• Prepare materials and equipment required for customized training, curriculum, and contractor testing for daily operations.
• Ensure safe operations in a lab environment.
• Deliver materials to appropriate internal locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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