instructional materials; provides information and technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Supports the safe operation and maintenance of the instructional welding laboratory and related areas; performs specialized technical duties to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
2. Assists department faculty in the organization, preparation, presentation, and use of instructional supplies and materials for Welding Technologies to assure efficient instructional operations. Assists in setting up demonstrations requiring special equipment and/or tools.
3. Performs operational and maintenance tasks in welding laboratories; performs specialized and technical duties to ensure efficient lab operations.
4. Assists individual and groups of students in an instructional setting. Responds to questions concerning assigned subject matter and other related concerns and issues. Orients, monitors, and assists students in the proper use of supplies, materials, tools, and related equipment in accordance with established guidelines and operational procedures.
5. Assists the department chair with the procurement, receipt, and processing of supplies, materials, and equipment. Maintains inventory records for instructional and non-instructional shop supplies using Microsoft Office applications. Conducts catalog research and contacts vendors to purchase supplies and materials necessary to maintain lab, workshop, and tool rooms. Transfers necessary supplies between worksite, Valencia and additional Welding Program locations as needed.
6. Maintains assigned classrooms, labs, workshops, and tool room environments in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Assures the safe, efficient, and proper handling of tools including but not limited to hand and power tools, instructional equipment, and chemicals (solids, oils, solvents, and gases). Updates, implements, and monitors all laboratory, workshop, and tool/equipment safety procedures including personal protective gear (PPE).
7. Ensures the proper disposal of scrap and waste materials in accordance with district guidelines. Understands and implements safety protocols and procedures.
8. Performs a variety of clerical duties such as word processing and data entry, inventory management, correspondence and report development, answering telephones, picking-up and distributing mail, processing and tracking purchase requisitions, answering and redirecting inquires, and maintaining files and records.
9. Assists in maintaining efficient laboratory operations through effective use of instructional supplies, materials, equipment, and allocated resources.
10. Supports the department chair by maintaining instructional supply inventories within given operational budget limits.
11. Assists with monitoring, training, scheduling and providing work direction to short-term employees and/or college assistants, as directed by the department chair and/or division dean.
12. Maintains inventory of welding performance testing materials. Assists with welder qualification testing; prepares weld test specimens for inspection by the test site administrator and/or supervisor.  
13. Prepares and maintains departmental inventories by conducting scheduled  audits of   both instructional and non-instructional supplies.
14. Assists students in the proper use of all welding and thermal cutting equipment, welding materials, and related safety equipment. Assists faculty with welding demonstrations and demonstrates the proper operation of welding and thermal cutting equipment under faculty direction.
15. Assists faculty in the organization of daily lab teaching demonstrations.
16. Assists with periodic maintenance of welding department tools, equipment, and the Welding Technology Roadshow trailer.
17. Operates forklifts and other material-handling equipment as required.
     

Minimum Requirements: 

Experience: 
Two (2) years of full-time equivalent, paid journey-level experience as a welder, metal fabricator, machinist, or closely related trade.

Education:
Education equivalent to an Associate's degree (60 semester units) from an accredited institution. Two (2) years of additional directly related experience may be substituted for each one year (30 semester units) of college. Additional years of relevant technical experience may be considered in lieu of the supplemental education required.  Additional relevant education may be considered in lieu of the experience required.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s License.
• Possession of (or ability to obtain within probationary period) forklift operator certification.

The physical demands for this position include the ability to lift and stack objects up to 100 pounds occasionally and frequently exert 50 to 70 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.  Work involves sitting, walking, standing, stooping, climbing stairs, reaching, twisting, and turning, bending at the waist. Must be able to effectively communicate with others. Must be able to operate computers and related manufacturing and welding equipment.   Work exposes incumbent to toxic, pathogenic, or otherwise irritating substances and chemicals and requires the use of protective devices for eyes, respiration, and hearing. In the event of an emergency, employees will be relied upon to serve as emergency service workers.
Santa Clarita Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 The College is expecting to conduct initial interviews between the weeks of October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 and conduct final interviews between the weeks of October 19, 2026 and October 26, 2026. This is an estimated timeline, and is subject to change. 
** This is an on-campus position. 

instructional materials; provides information and technical assistance to faculty, staff, and students. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Supports the safe operation and maintenance of the instructional welding laboratory and related areas; performs specialized technical duties to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
2. Assists department faculty in the organization, preparation, presentation, and use of instructional supplies and materials for Welding Technologies to assure efficient instructional operations. Assists in setting up demonstrations requiring special equipment and/or tools.
3. Performs operational and maintenance tasks in welding laboratories; performs specialized and technical duties to ensure efficient lab operations.
4. Assists individual and groups of students in an instructional setting. Responds to questions concerning assigned subject matter and other related concerns and issues. Orients, monitors, and assists students in the proper use of supplies, materials, tools, and related equipment in accordance with established guidelines and operational procedures.
5. Assists the department chair with the procurement, receipt, and processing of supplies, materials, and equipment. Maintains inventory records for instructional and non-instructional shop supplies using Microsoft Office applications. Conducts catalog research and contacts vendors to purchase supplies and materials necessary to maintain lab, workshop, and tool rooms. Transfers necessary supplies between worksite, Valencia and additional Welding Program locations as needed.
6. Maintains assigned classrooms, labs, workshops, and tool room environments in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Assures the safe, efficient, and proper handling of tools including but not limited to hand and power tools, instructional equipment, and chemicals (solids, oils, solvents, and gases). Updates, implements, and monitors all laboratory, workshop, and tool/equipment safety procedures including personal protective gear (PPE).
7. Ensures the proper disposal of scrap and waste materials in accordance with district guidelines. Understands and implements safety protocols and procedures.
8. Performs a variety of clerical duties such as word processing and data entry, inventory management, correspondence and report development, answering telephones, picking-up and distributing mail, processing and tracking purchase requisitions, answering and redirecting inquires, and maintaining files and records.
9. Assists in maintaining efficient laboratory operations through effective use of instructional supplies, materials, equipment, and allocated resources.
10. Supports the department chair by maintaining instructional supply inventories within given operational budget limits.
11. Assists with monitoring, training, scheduling and providing work direction to short-term employees and/or college assistants, as directed by the department chair and/or division dean.
12. Maintains inventory of welding performance testing materials. Assists with welder qualification testing; prepares weld test specimens for inspection by the test site administrator and/or supervisor.  
13. Prepares and maintains departmental inventories by conducting scheduled  audits of   both instructional and non-instructional supplies.
14. Assists students in the proper use of all welding and thermal cutting equipment, welding materials, and related safety equipment. Assists faculty with welding demonstrations and demonstrates the proper operation of welding and thermal cutting equipment under faculty direction.
15. Assists faculty in the organization of daily lab teaching demonstrations.
16. Assists with periodic maintenance of welding department tools, equipment, and the Welding Technology Roadshow trailer.
17. Operates forklifts and other material-handling equipment as required.
     

Minimum Requirements: 

Experience: 
Two (2) years of full-time equivalent, paid journey-level experience as a welder, metal fabricator, machinist, or closely related trade.

Education:
Education equivalent to an Associate's degree (60 semester units) from an accredited institution. Two (2) years of additional directly related experience may be substituted for each one year (30 semester units) of college. Additional years of relevant technical experience may be considered in lieu of the supplemental education required.  Additional relevant education may be considered in lieu of the experience required.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s License.
• Possession of (or ability to obtain within probationary period) forklift operator certification.

The physical demands for this position include the ability to lift and stack objects up to 100 pounds occasionally and frequently exert 50 to 70 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.  Work involves sitting, walking, standing, stooping, climbing stairs, reaching, twisting, and turning, bending at the waist. Must be able to effectively communicate with others. Must be able to operate computers and related manufacturing and welding equipment.   Work exposes incumbent to toxic, pathogenic, or otherwise irritating substances and chemicals and requires the use of protective devices for eyes, respiration, and hearing. In the event of an emergency, employees will be relied upon to serve as emergency service workers.
Santa Clarita Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 The College is expecting to conduct initial interviews between the weeks of October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 and conduct final interviews between the weeks of October 19, 2026 and October 26, 2026. This is an estimated timeline, and is subject to change. 
** This is an on-campus position.