Welding Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of post-secondary education in a specific technical discipline appropriate to the instructional support.
• Three years of experience in the technical area are required; relevant experience may substitute for the post-secondary education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Must have proven written and oral communications skills adequate to assist students in understanding the work they are to perform.
• Proven ability to lead others and evaluate performance.
• The ability to lift 50 lbs in this work environment is required.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide general assistance to students, faculty and staff to ensure orientation to safety protocols and proper use of the laboratory and personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to support activities in the weld shop; establishes procedures for the use of equipment, inventory, supplies, materials, and machinery.
• Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of industrial equipment
• Experience creating purchase orders, making purchase on purchase card, tracking expenditures, and ensuring budget compliance
• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students and vendors to best meet the needs of the fast paced, high stress, physically demanding, hazardous environment with a wide-range of learners.
• Demonstrates computer competency skills, including but not limited to email, and Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Depending on laboratory assignment, some positions may also require specialized knowledge and program-specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students through the safe use of welding equipment, tools, materials, and laboratory resources.
• Set up and support laboratory activities, monitor student progress, and assist with instruction and assessments as assigned.
• Train and orient students and staff on laboratory procedures, equipment operation, safety protocols, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain laboratory records, inventories, and operational procedures.
• Procure supplies, equipment, and instructional materials; track expenditures and coordinate with vendors.
• Maintain welding laboratories, equipment, and facilities to ensure safe, clean, and effective operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and manage the checkout and tracking of tools and materials.
• Handle hazardous materials and maintain required safety documentation in compliance with applicable regulations and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Coordinate daily laboratory operations and oversee classified, temporary, and student employees.
• Schedule, train, and support staff in laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, and safety.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Oregon PERS contribution
• Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program
• Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
• Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
• Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement
• Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
• 1 day of sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays
• PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
• 24 hours of personal leave per year