Welding Technology Lab Assistant (Continuous Recruitment)

Posting Details

Classification Information

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Information

Position Title Welding Technology Lab Assistant (Continuous Recruitment) Position Number PF2-WELD.LA-0001 Position Type Part Time Leave Format Faculty Shift As required to support the program. Supervisor Title Director - Engineering Technologies Location Main Campus (Dobson) Job Description - Summary

This position is responsible for assisting instructors and students in welding lab.

NOTE: The purpose of a continuous recruitment posting is to build a pool of interested applicants should the need for additional lab assistants arise due to student enrollment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A. Maintaining supplies and equipment for laboratories and/or stock rooms.

B. Assisting faculty with the preparation and administration of student assignments.

C. Maintaining inventory in supply cribs, generation of supply order for Director and/or Lead Instructor.

D. Assisting in the development and enforcing of safety practices in the instructional laboratories.

E. Preparation of materials and machinery for lab exercises

F. Performing other job specific duties as assigned by the Director and/or Lead Instructor.

G. Maintain a clean and safe work area.

General Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to write using proper grammar and punctuation.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to apply and understand standard mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and other mathematical functions as appropriate to the department's need for such skill.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience/proficiency in the use of manual and semi-automatic welding equipment. Extensive knowledge of safety procedures as it pertains to welding, cutting and brazing. Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency. Oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Auto CAD or similar CAD software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, & walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to wear eye protection and all other PPE as needed.
• The noise level in the work environment may require the use of ear protection.

Position Budget Information

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SFP839 Proposed Start Date 08/17/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 05/07/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

For information about this position, please contact Ray Hoots, Director - Engineering Technologies, at 336-386-3267 or hootstr@surry.edu.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Surry Website

• Mount Airy News

• Employment Security Commission

• NCCCS Website

• Winston - Salem Journal

• Job Board (Ex: Monster)

• Personal Referral

• Other

• Indeed

• If 'other', please list where you learned of the position.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you a current student at SCC?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of experience do you have that is related to the position?

• 0-3

• 4-6

• 7-10

• 10+

• • Are you an SCC employee?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcript 1
• Other Document