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 Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources Financial & Retirement Benefits All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits . Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.