Welding Lab Assistant

Posting Number Temporary_0091393 Position Title Welding Lab Assistant Classification Title Instructional Support Technician Min Salary $15.00 Salary Type hourly FLSA NE = Non-Exempt Position Type Staff Position Summary Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is seeking a part-time Welding Lab Assistant who will assist in and around the welding lab and keeping the lab safe. The Welding Lab Assistant, under direct supervision of faculty members, performs routine standardized laboratory work requiring close attention to detailed procedures in the preparation and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment, inventory and requisition of supplies, assisting faculty in supervision of students assigned to laboratories, and other related duties and is employed on an individual academic term basis. Chosen candidate must be able to work mornings and afternoons, Monday through Friday. Required Education/Experience H.S. Diploma or Equivalent. Experience/proficiency in the use of manual and semi-automatic welding equipment Extensive knowledge of safety procedures as it pertains to welding, cutting, and brazing Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to write using proper grammar and punctuation Ability to apply and understand standard mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and other mathematical functions as appropriate to the department’s need for such skill Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, & walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Department Welding Technology Work Hours up to 29 hours per week. Mornings/Evenings/Nights Posting Date 08/22/2025 Open Until Filled No Duty and Responsibility Maintaining supplies and equipment for laboratories and/or stock rooms. Assisting faculty with the preparation and administration of student assignments. Maintaining inventory in supply cribs, generation of supply order for Lead Instructor. Assisting in the development and enforcing of safety practices in the instructional laboratories. Preparation of materials and machinery for lab exercises. Prepare metal for lab exercises using a grinder and plasma track torch. Maintain welding booths, demo stations and tool storage organized and in good working order for student use. Maintain a clean and safe work area. May be minor troubleshooting of the plasma track torch system, reviewing quality control of beveled cuts and keeping up an acceptable production rate. Other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rowan-Cabarrus Community College