What are the responsibilities and job description for the SLCC Student Work Study-Lab Aide, Welding Tool Room position at Salt Lake Community College?
You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a dynamic industrial environment at the SLCC Westpointe Campus, where you’ll actively engage with the hands-on aspects of the welding department. There is no better way to develop valuable skills and gain exposure to a wide range of workforce competencies than by working alongside our team of experienced welding instructors and professionals.
We are looking for someone who:
- Can provide comprehensive support to students, helping them gain the technical knowledge and confidence they need to succeed in the welding program and their future careers.
- Can foster a welcoming and productive atmosphere in the welding shop, promoting safety, collaboration, and a positive learning experience for students and instructors alike.
- Can work compassionately with a diverse group of students and staff in the welding shop, ensuring an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment for all.
- Manage the check-out and assignment of welding tools and equipment to students and instructors, ensuring accurate tracking and tool availability.
- Assist with basic repairs and maintenance of tools and equipment to minimize downtime and maintain optimal functioning in the lab.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe welding lab by ensuring all tools and materials are properly stored and easily accessible.
- Monitor inventory levels and report any shortages or equipment needs to the supervisor to ensure continuous availability of necessary tools.
- Communicate effectively with students, instructors, and staff to provide exceptional customer service and foster a collaborative environment.
- Inspect and ensure all tools are in proper working condition, ready for immediate use in welding tasks.
- Contribute to a safe and efficient work environment by keeping the lab organized and adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong organizational skills
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Proactively take initiative
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to move 50 pounds
- 2.0 GPA (minimum)
- Registered for 9.0 credits for Fall and Spring semesters
- Registered for 6.0 credit for Summer semester
- Participate in Campus Internship Program professional development activities
- Currently pursuing a Degree or Certificate in Welding
- Familiarity with a wide range of tools and their functions
- Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities
Work-study is awarded to SLCC students through the Federal College Work-Study program, which requires establishing financial need through the FAFSA application from the Financial Aid Office. If you do not have work-study awarded to you, you will not be eligible for work under work-study positions.
SLCC Highlights
Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000 students pursuing degrees in 100 programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
FLSA Non-Exempt SLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.
