Welding Lab Technician

The Welding Lab Technician & Instructional Aide supports the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the welding laboratory while assisting instructors and students with hands-on welding instruction. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly shop environment, preparing materials and equipment for instruction and testing, maintaining inventory and equipment, and providing practical demonstrations and student assistance under the direction of the course instructor.

This is a grant-funded position. The position is contingent upon the availability and continuation of grant funding and is subject to the terms, conditions, and requirements of the applicable grant award. Continuation of the position beyond the current grant funding period is not guaranteed and may be dependent upon the availability of future funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Working Environment

This position works primarily in a welding laboratory/shop environment and requires regular interaction with welding equipment, tools, metals, consumable materials, heat, fumes, noise, and other conditions associated with welding instruction.

The position requires adherence to all applicable institutional and occupational safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The employee must be able to work safely and effectively in an active laboratory/shop environment and follow established procedures for the handling, storage, and use of welding equipment, materials, and supplies.