Welding Lab Technician

Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.

This position involves organizing, maintaining, cleaning, checking out and in and security of tools and equipment.  Also included in the duties will be assisting faculty in the preparation and delivery of lab instruction.

1. Maintains welding lab.
2. Cleans and organizes welding equipment.
3. Prepares welding lab for classes (e.g., student stations, tools, equipment, supplies, etc.)
4. Assists with the development and revision of lab practices.
5. Assists faculty with the implementation of competency-based objectives and outcome measures for the WLD program and courses taught.
6. Maintains and reports appropriate lab records (e.g. inventory, PROE, etc.).
7. Maintains and requests updates for classroom/lab equipment and supplies.
8. Performs other duties as assigned by Welding faculty.
9. Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, strategic and service initiatives. Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures and compliance guidelines.
10. Per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act),a federal consumer protection law, your job position entails functions that meet the definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA).  CSAs have a duty to report any crime to the College’s Clery Compliance Officer. This information may be disclosed to them directly, through third-party, or witnessed. As a CSA, you are required to complete annual training which is provided by the College. This training encompasses your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of the welding industry.
• Knowledge of the welding lab work environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to work with students in an educational environment.

Education, Certification, Licensure:

• Welding Certification preferred.

Experience:

• Two years of work experience in professional welding setting.
• Experience with students preferred.

Working Environment:

• The job responsibilities of this position are performed in a shop environment.
• There may be occasional travel to other college locations for staff coverage/meetings.
• Duties are performed in an independent and team atmosphere. Continuous collaboration with team and supervisor will occur.
• The job requires moderate physical exertion, such as walking, standing, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (5- 50 pounds).
• Moderate exposure to chemical substances.
• Moderate discomfort due to heat, dust and noise consistent with a shop environment may occur.
• Typical schedule varies per semester class schedules and based on need.
  

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.  Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.

Mid Michigan College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment or the provisions of services.