Lab Technician-Welding

Ivy Tech Kokomo seeks a part-time lab tech to provide support for the welding program for maintenance of classrooms, equipment, storage space, materials and assistance in course maintenance & development for online and face to face content for instruction.

Major Responsibilities:

• Perform cleaning and organization of the program laboratories
• Prepare materials and equipment for laboratory use
• Maintain, upgrade and test existing equipment
• Inspect and test all safety equipment in the laboratories
• Assist students with course assignments as needed and monitor competency-based lab projects
• Assist in the security and inventory of program equipment and facilities
• Must have fundamental knowledge of the operation of the major equipment in the technology labs
• Assist faculty in maintaining Welding Task Sheets and delivery of the competency-based lab projects Other duties as assigned

SPECIFIC DUTIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, faculty (both full time and part time, peers, administration, and community contacts using appropriate grammar and interpersonal skills
• Be proficient in the use of Welding equipment
• Exercise safe procedures in the use of and the operation of tools
• Computer data entry to assist instructor.

Work Hours:

Part-Time (20 hours per week, schedule TBD)

Salary: $15.00 hr.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma is required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

AWS and CWI Certification, two years’ welding experience and knowledge on multiple welding techniques like SMAW, TIG and MIG welding.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

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Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

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Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

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All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

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Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits .