PT - Welding Lab Aide Job at Arizona Western College in Yuma

PT - Welding Lab Aide

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Summary of Function: Assist faculty and students in maintaining the automotive labs and classrooms in a neat and orderly manner. Set up the lab for classes and prepare materials per instructions to facilitate faculty/student lab activities. Assist in preparing and maintaining lab inventories and reports for the faculty/program coordinator. Other duties as assigned.

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students. General lab cleans up, maintenance, and lab inspection reporting deficiencies to the faculty.
• Prepare materials i.e. cut, sort, clean, and stack.
• Review and prepare metal, gas, and equipment inventory reports.
• Participate in work-related safety, metal preparation, equipment, and welding equipment training to provide support for instructional activities related to welding lab technology i.e., ironworker metal shear, CNC plasma cutting, automation welding, oxyfuel torch, and carbon arc cutting equipment.
• Take part in program (welding) workshops, events, and club activities.
• Fill out time entry at the end of each scheduled work week.
• Assists with making copies, and helping students during lab portion when the instructor is occupied elsewhere.
• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• At minimum a second-year welding major with prior experience working as a student in the AWC Welding Lab.
• Metal preparation, i.e. metal shear, CNC plasma cutting, automation welding, oxyfuel torch, and carbon arc cutting equipment.
• Experience with welding equipment.
• Additional experience, education, and training is preferred.

Classification:

• Non-Exempt

Position Type & Work Schedule:

• Part-time
• Up to 19 hours per week
• Work flexible schedule to meet the program, department, and/or institutional needs, which may include Fridays, nights, and/or weekends

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of work-related safety procedures
• Skill in current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications, Windows
• Skill and ability to be self-directed and to manage one's own time
• Ability to complete all departmental and/or institutional mandatory training or development
• Ability to organize, work independently, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with close attention to detail
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Ability to provide assistance for diverse populations in a professional and supportive manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and in a public setting, and to relate to others in a professional manner
• Ability to be flexible and supportive, positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and civility in all job-related actions
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work with faculty and other students to achieve a safe, clean and positive learning environment
• Ability to be self-motivated with a strong work ethic and willingness to take a proactive role in the preparation and maintenance of the AWC Welding Lab
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate actions to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working and collaborative relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, students, and the public

Work Environment:

• PPE required as needed
• Working environment may include indoor and/or outdoor locations as needed to support program, department or institutional needs

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull, at times a minimum of 30 pounds
• Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or twist
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization's physical premises

Note:

• Yuma Campus
• Not Benefits Eligible
• The statements within this document describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice

POSTING DATE: November 27, 2024

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

1. Completed Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)

ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:Arizona Western College
Human Resources
Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629
Email: Human.Resources@azwestern.edu

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