The Professional Laboratory Assistant works under the direct supervision of faculty members and performs routine standardized laboratory work requiring close attention to detailed procedures in the preparation and basic maintenance and operation of the welding equipment, inventory and requisition of supplies, assisting faculty in supervision of welding students assigned to the shop area and classroom, and other related duties and is employed on an individual academic term basis.

The selected candidate must be able to perform physical activities, such as but not limited to, lifting heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing, pushing, pulling, and walking. The selected candidate must also withstand a variety of indoor and outdoor environmental conditions with possible exposure to dirt, dust, grease, machinery with moving parts, chemicals, and fumes is possible in a lab environment. The selected candidate may also assist with day or night classes in the Welding Technology program.

Major Duties:

•         Assist faculty members with classroom instruction, exams, record keeping, adherence to safety procedures, tracking attendance and other miscellaneous tasks related to instruction

•         Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area

•         Assist in maintaining equipment and inventory

•         Tutor or mentor students

•         Maintain lab environments

Minimum Qualifications

•         General knowledge appropriate to the Welding Technology program and/or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications, in addition to minimum qualifications:

•         Diploma in Welding or related field and related work experience.

•         Ability to pass a Stick Pipe test 6G 6010/7018 and a Tig Pipe test 6G

•         Related work experience

Salary/Benefits: Pay based on course load each semester.

As set forth in its student catalog, North Georgia Technical College complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following persons have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Vinson Burdette, VP of Student Affairs, Title IX Coordinator, Clegg Center 211, (706) 754-7711, vinson.burdette@northgatech.edu and Kay Carroll, Student Support & Accessibility Services Coordinator (Section 504), Clegg Center 214, (706) 754-7828, kay.carroll@northgatech.edu at 1500 HWY 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523. 

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