What are the responsibilities and job description for the Welding Technology Lab Technician, Part-time (STF3139) position at Hutchinson Community College?
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions–
- Provide support for the Welding Technology program: lab set-up, student supervision, and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Supervise tool room organization as well as all special tools and hand tools.
- Build instructional training aids and prepare instructional materials.
- Maintain inventory of parts, lab consumables, classroom and lab supplies.
- Order, receive, check in, and put away consumable instructional supply inventory.
- Be aware of and be able to always maintain applicable shop and lab safety standards.
- Coordinate logistics of scheduling equipment for labs and transportation of equipment as needed between main campus and other locations the program is offered.
- Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
- Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.
Secondary –
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Coordinator and/or Department II Chairpersons.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate’s degree preferred, work experience in the welding industry required.
- Valid driver’s license required
- Current Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to obtain a CDL.
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to supervise students, and answer questions on lab projects
- Ability to read and follow directions and to comprehend basic instructions about the position
- Be familiar with and able to operate common welding and fabrication equipment
- Be an effective team member with excellent communication skills
- Physical requirements include a substantial amount of standing; the ability to lift 60 - 70 lbs.; the ability to work in a hazardous environment; ability to safely operate shop and industrial equipment including forklift, press brake, shear, plate roll, welders etc.; excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills; the ability to understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; visual acuity to view a computer terminal; use appropriate judgment and apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; heavy/indoor work environment.
- Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
- Physical and mental qualifications must be achieved with or without reasonable accommodation.
- The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.
HOURLY WAGE and STATUS:
The hourly rate of pay is commensurate with qualifications as determined by HutchCC administration. This part-time support staff position is 12 months annual, with an average of less than 29 hours per week during the work agreement period, nonexempt and at-will. This position is KPERS eligible but does not qualify for additional benefits.
The hired candidate shall be required to submit official, non-issued to students, college transcripts.
