College of the Sequoias Hiring for Welding Shop Lab Technician at Tulare, CA, CA Full Time

Under the supervision of the Dean of the Industry & Technology Division and the direction of the Welding professors, the Welding Shop Lab Technician will perform responsible work in the planning of lab set-ups for welding courses; maintain welding laboratories, stockrooms, and equipment.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Incumbents in this position must have industry-level skills in the following areas:

Oxy-fuel weldingShielded metal arc weldingGas metal arc weldingFlux-cored arc weldingTIG Welding
This is a Part-time, 20 hours per week, 12 month position, M-F 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tulare Campus. Initial placement is at $26.79.
College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.Job Duties

Job duties of the Welding Shop Lab Technician include:

• Plan lab set-ups for welding classes according to established guidelines.
• Oversee the removal of lab set-ups; clean labs and classrooms.
• Working with lead instructor and within college protocol, affect repair and maintenance for all laboratory equipment and facility.
• Maintain laboratories, stockrooms and equipment; oversee routine clean-up of assigned areas to assure security, health and safety requirements are met; check all equipment and obtain service if needed.
• Assist teachers and students in the use of a variety of equipment, materials and supplies in the instructional setting; provide assistance to students according to instructions by teachers.
• Prepare and issue material and equipment for student use; maintain records of materials and equipment used by students.
• Perform instructional support duties; develop and implement ideas for new labs; set up demonstrations for lectures.
• Coordinate communications to assure efficient and appropriate operation of labs; assist students with replacement of broken or missing equipment and other necessary items.
• Adjust, maintain and perform minor repair to equipment; report major repair needs or arrange for repairs according to established procedures.
• Prepare and maintain various records and reports related to laboratory operations and activities as required.
• Assist in the coordination of the use of lab facilities, assuring the availability of appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Train and provide work direction to student workers and other personnel as assigned; hire, assign and review work.
• Operate a variety of equipment related to the specialized area of welding.
• Fabricate projects to be used as instructional demonstrations or to support laboratory activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):

Any combination equivalent to: two years college-level course work in welding, industry and technology, or related area, and two years practical experience in the welding/manufacturing/fabrication industry and an OSHA 10 / 30 certificate or equivalent training.

Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, procedures and equipment of a welding labs
• Welding equipment and techniques
• Operation and maintenance of general welding shop tools
• Square, mark, measure and cut metal and wood
• Creating and reading basic blueprints
• Basic fabrication methods
• Basic electrical wiring
• Basic hydraulic installation/trouble shooting
• Metal and wood finishing
• Safety regulations involving area of specialty
• Principles and practices of providing work direction and training
• Record-keeping techniques
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• District organization, operations, policies and objectives
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and chemicals
• Proper operation of computer terminals and applicable software

Ability to:

• Plan lab set-ups for welding classes according to established guidelines.
• Square, mark, measure and cut metal and wood
• Operate welding equipment
• Oversee the removal of lab set-ups and return to proper areas or dispose of appropriately
• Provide information and assistance to students and staff
• Assure the care and security of assigned equipment, materials and supplies
• Utilize basic mathematics to support fabrication, laboratory activities, and equipment setup
• Design and fabricate basic metal projects according to industry standards
• Maintain learning equipment in proper working order
• Issue and receive equipment and supplies
• Plan and organize work
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Work independently and with little direction
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Assign and review the work of others

Working Conditions:
Environment

• Welding Lab environment
• Exposure to volatile compounds

Physical Abilities

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to move from site to site
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to reach and retrieve files
• Ability to monitor students during lab activities
• Ability to communicate with students and staff
• Ability to operate lab equipment

Hazards

• Hazardous chemicals, toxic substances, gases and chemical fumes

Application Procedure

To be considered applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:

• An online job application.
• Letter of interest, which addresses how the applicant’s experience and/or education enables him/her to be able to perform the job duties.
• Resume
• Unofficial copies of transcripts of all college/university work. Official transcripts required upon employment.

Recruitment Analyst: Norma Chavez [email protected]College of the Sequoias does not sponsor H-1B Visas