Welding Lab Assistant

Salary : $52,000.00 Annually
Location : York County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time
Job Number: 192535
Agency: York Technical College
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: UZ01
Position Number:: TBD
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: up to 25 hours per week
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Hiring Range - Min.: $25.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $25.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply online, taking care to complete the state application with all work history and education. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.
The Welding Lab Assistants perform the following functions:

• Laboratory Set Up: Works with faculty and other part-time lab staff to ensure that laboratory activities are set up properly each week. Identifies potential conflicts or hazards and works with faculty or the department chair to resolve. Provides support for special laboratory projects or development of new materials.
• Inventory Control: Monitors inventory and maintains adequate supplies of all lab materials. Notifies the department chair and lab coordinator when supplies are low or special orders need to be places.
• Chemical Safety: Monitors waste production and notifies the department chair and lab coordinator if waste removal is needed. Maintains all safety records.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


High School Diploma or equivalent. Laboratory experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic laboratory skills and safety procedures.
• Ability to keep highly organized records and monitor laboratory inventory.
• Possession of a collaborative nature with demonstrated problem solving, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work evenings as needed.

Additional Comments


Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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What is your highest level of education?

• Less than a twelfth grade education
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

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