Welding Lab Assistant Contract
Welding Lab Assistant Contract
Company: York County Community College
Job Location: Wells, 04090
Category: Laboratory and Research
Type: Adjunct/Part-Time
Position Type: Contractor
Description
SUMMARY
York County Community College (YCCC) is seeking a motivated and organized Welding Lab Assistant to join our Industry Training Division. This role ensures a safe, organized and productive learning environment for students practicing welding techniques. Candidates must be able to interact with students in the classroom and lab environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare welding lab stations with necessary tools, materials, and safety equipment
- Assure a safe learning environment for students including proper use of PPE
- Maintain inventory of welding supplies and report shortages or equipment issues
- Clean and organize lab spaces before and after sessions
- Support instructors during demonstrations and practical assessments
- Communicate effectively with departmental personnel
- Answer basic questions relating to program content
- Conduct demonstrations and do recruiting at career fairs and other education-related events
- Be organized in scheduling and completing a list of tasks as assigned
- Maintain lab equipment in safe, working condition
- Performs additional related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
Required:
- Basic knowledge of welding processes (GTAW, MIG, SMAW preferred)
- Ability to follow safety procedures
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Industry experience in related occupation preferred
- Competent with email, Microsoft Office, and pdf files
- Ability to work with other assistants and instructors on campus
- Ability to safely operate welding lab equipment
Preferred:
- Prior experience in a welding shop or lab environment desirable
- Associate of Applied Science degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in the field, (4,000 hrs.) to be determined.
- Strong organizational skills
- Self-motivated
- Familiarity with welding equipment maintenance
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Experience in educational or training settings
Position Details
- Schedule: 25 hours per week, variable hours based on program need.
- Division: Industry Training Programs.
- Location: Sanford, ME campus of York County Community College, Wells, Maine.
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