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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