The Welding Lab Technician is a technical responsible for laboratories associated with the Welding Technology Institute Program. The responsibilities will include maintenance of the technology labs; turning in work orders for equipment repair; organization and cleanliness of the laboratories; setting up of laboratory projects for students and demonstrations; assisting students in laboratory projects; overseeing and coordinating the competency-based projects performed in the laboratory

Major Responsibilities:

Perform cleaning and organization of the program laboratories
Prepare materials and equipment for laboratory use
Maintain, upgrade and test existing equipment
Inspect and test all safety equipment in the laboratorie
Assist students with course assignments as needed and monitor competency-based lab projects
Assist in the security and inventory of program equipment and facilities
Must have fundamental knowledge of the operation of the major equipment in the technology labs
Assist faculty in maintaining Welding Task Sheets and delivery of the competency-based lab projects

Other duties as assigned

SPECIFIC DUTIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Communicate effectively and work cooperative with students, faculty (both full time and part time), peers, administration, and community contacts using appropriate grammar and interpersonal skills
Be proficient in the use of Welding equipment
Exercise safe procedures in the use and operation of hand and power tools.
Computer data entry to assist instructor

Location: Valparaiso

Hourly Rate: $15.00

Schedule: Hours will depend on classes assigned but may include evenings. 20 - 28 hours a week

Requirements:

Associate of Applied Science degree and two years of related industry experience OR
five years of experience and AWS/CWI (or equivalent) Certification.
Also requires excellent communication skills and experience in all welding techniques used in the College Based and Dual Credit WELD programs.

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

PT Welding Lab Technician

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