Part-Time Specialist- Welding

Position Summary: Hiring compensation range: $15.21 - $20.34 hourly depending on qualifications, subject to current College salary schedule. Job Summary: Provides part-time support to the Welding Department by maintaining a clean, organized, and safe instructional shop environment; preparing materials and equipment for student use; assisting with routine shop opening and closing procedures; and supporting inventory and minor maintenance activities. Operates designated shop equipment in accordance with established safety procedures and assists faculty and department staff in ensuring the welding shop is prepared for instructional activities. Job Duties: Maintains a clean, safe, and organized welding shop and tool room. Performs routine cleaning duties, including crushing and emptying boxes, dusting, sweeping, and cleaning the cylinder room. Cleans and organizes anvils, vises, tables, tools, and other shop areas and equipment. Maintains the tool room in a clean, orderly, and accessible condition. Prepares metal and other materials for student instructional activities. Safely operates and performs routine care of the band saw, shear, ironworker, and torch equipment. Cuts metal and other materials according to established requirements for student use. Removes and disposes of metal shavings and maintains work areas around cutting equipment. Sorts and stacks prepared materials into designated bins and storage areas. Assists with routine opening and closing procedures for the welding shop. Ensures welding rod ovens are properly stocked and ready for instructional use. Ensures dunk tanks are appropriately filled and ready for use. Checks tank pressures, torch heads, and related equipment as part of established safety procedures. Ensures torches and related equipment are properly shut off and secured. Assists with minor shop maintenance and preparation activities. Assists in assembling and preparing student tool boxes. Assists with inventory activities, including organizing, counting, and maintaining supplies, materials, tools, and equipment. Reports damaged, missing, or unsafe equipment, tools, materials, or shop conditions to appropriate department personnel. Follows established College, department, and shop safety procedures at all times. Minimum Qualifications : High School/GED Equivalent and two years of equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications: Technical diploma or certificate in Welding Technology or related field. Working knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCA, GTAW, and Oxy-Fuel), metallurgy, and fabrication techniques. Ability to operate welding and industrial equipment safely. Understanding of welding shop safety standards and OSHA regulations. Ability to inspect, maintain and troubleshoot welding and industrial equipment. Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively to groups of students. Proficient with computers and willingness to learn institutional systems, including Workday and Etrieve. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, student-centered environment. Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and quality customer service. Additional Information: The Basic Welding and Advanced Welding Technology programs are seeking a Part-Time Specialist to support instructional activities within the welding laboratory by maintaining a safe, organized and efficient learning environment. This position assists the program manager, instructors and students with laboratory operations, equipment setup, inventory management, material preparation and safety compliance. The Part-Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the welding equipment, tools, and supplies are properly maintained and available to support instructional objectives and student success. The position is designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce student waiting times, and enhance the overall student experience The Basic Welding and Advanced Welding Technology programs conduct classes Monday – Friday fr…

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