Welding Laboratory Assistant

  • https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/86652
  • Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
  • Math, Sciences, Technologies, and Business (MSTB)
  • Northern VA Community College

Title: Welding Laboratory Assistant

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $18/hr.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail


Job Description:
The Welding Laboratory Assistant works under the direct supervision of faculty members and performs routine standardized laboratory work requiring close attention to detailed procedures in the preparation and basic maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment, inventory, and requisition of supplies. This position will also assists faculty in supervision of students assigned to laboratories and other related duties.

Job Duties:
  • Set up and store laboratory materials, equipment, and other related items, which may involve examination of exercises and demonstrations as described in manuals and textbooks to determine if the proposed exercise can be performed as written or modified to fit available equipment.
  • Follow all safety regulations when preparing and setting-up of laboratory exercises and demonstrations based on instructors’ syllabi including preparing and setting up equipment deemed to be too hazardous for students to handle.
  • Instructor(s) will discuss modifications in lab set-ups, and how to develop labs to demonstrate particular equipment, exercises or concepts.
  • Maintain the laboratory storage facility and an orderly storage area.
  • Store and dispose of hazardous wastes using procedures that insure safety and legal restrictions are met; assist in informing faculty and staff of proper procedures.
  • Maintain documentation in an organized, accessible fashion.
  • Assist with maintaining the laboratory in a clean and orderly fashion; maintain records on pieces of equipment.
  • Maintain records of any equipment stored at off-campus storage locations.
  • Prepare, receive, unpack, and store apparatus, supplies, and special equipment, maintaining a permanent inventory record system of the kind, number, and costs of articles.
  • Consult instructor about making minor repairs as needed and/or coordinating repairs with outside agencies as required.
  • Assist faculty in the supervision of students in the laboratory and the oversight of their progress. Document progress as needed.
  • Assist in preparation of appropriate laboratory budget, assure that expenditures are within budget, collect specifications and bids and meet with department agents to approve bid items.
  • Conduct college business in a professional and ethical manner that includes the College’s core values of integrity, excellence, dignity, accountability, environmental responsibility and global citizenry.
  • Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful and courteous manner with students, employees, faculty, and the general public.
  • Ensure that all activities are conducted within the established College policies, FERPA guidelines and other applicable laws pertaining to employment and education.
  • Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision



Minimum Qualifications:

Required KSA's:
  • Basic welding knowledge: Understanding of welding processes, equipment, and safety procedures.
  • Welding equipment maintenance: Ability to clean, inspect welding machines and leads.
  • Material handling: Skill in safely handling and storing various metals and welding supplies.
  • Safety protocols: Knowledge of workplace safety regulations and practices.
  • Ensuring safety and security requirements are met in the classroom and laboratory areas.
  • Assist faculty members with classroom instruction, exams, record keeping, adherence to safety procedures, tracking attendance and other miscellaneous tasks related to instruction.
  • Cleaning/preparing labs as needed.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderately heavy objects.
  • Ability to adapt to changing tasks and work environments
  • Ability to work evenings and occasional weekend hours.
  • Mechanical aptitude: Mechanically inclined, basic knowledge of tools

Minimum Work Experience:
  • One to two semesters of welding experience in the classroom or as a welder is required.
  • Experience with basic computer software programs.

Additional Considerations:

Additional Considerations:
  • Experience providing safety lecture and lab management.
  • Experience in operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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