Welding Technology Lab Technician, Part-time (STF3139)

Hutchinson Community College•Hutchinson, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time staff position provides support for the Welding Technology program, including lab set-up, student supervision, and enforcement of safety procedures. The role involves maintaining supplies, tools, and equipment, supervising the tool room, building instructional aids, and managing inventory. The technician must be aware of and maintain shop and lab safety standards, coordinate equipment logistics, and be able to operate common welding and fabrication equipment. The position requires a significant amount of standing, the ability to lift 60-70 lbs, and the ability to work in a hazardous environment. The technician will also be responsible for basic computer skills, communicating effectively with students and staff, and understanding and following instructions. This is a 12-month annual position averaging less than 29 hours per week.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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