"PT Lab Assistant - Welding Technology"

Job Summary

Lansing Community College’s Technical Careers Division provides over 30 innovative program areas. Our collaborative and flexible team environment works with the local, regional, and national community for the success of every student. We believe in each other and find joy in our work, never stop learning or growing and we are guided by strong character, ethics, and integrity. We make a difference. Our dedication to diversity, inclusion, and universal access underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive educational culture. If you seek an opportunity to work with a great team of faculty and staff committed to student success in a professionally driven environment, then consider the following opportunity.

A Lab Assistant functions as the secondary source of instruction in the Welding Lab to support instruction provided by the instructor of record. Assists students in completing lab projects and assignments by providing necessary instruction. Provides evaluation of student performance as requested by the instructor of record. Ensures that the lab is set up and prepared with all required tools and materials for the assigned class and planned instruction. Inspects the lab and classroom area after each class to ensure proper cleanup of the facility. Coordinates the ordering, inventorying, and maintenance of lab supplies, tools, and equipment. Must be able to effectively communicate and demonstrate knowledge of specific technical skills in the lab to a diverse student population. Must have the ability to collaborate with students and peers in order to establish an environment where safety is not compromised. The successful candidate will be an advocate for shop safety and be very familiar with Personal Protective Equipment and safe industrial practices.

Flexible Schedule: Work hours may be daytime, evening, or weekends

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a Welding-related field OR High School Diploma/GED and one or both of the following: Relevant work experience or some college coursework in a Welding related field.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills.
• Familiarity with non-structural welding, simple mechanical assemblies, and the operation of industrial machinery.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Fork Truck License, OR Must obtain Fork Truck License within one month of starting position

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college level coursework in the Welding field
• Associate’s Degree or higher in a Welding field

To view the applicable labor contract, visit the Labor Relations web site.

For information about the benefits offered, please visit the Benefits web site.