Welding Technology Lab Assistant (Continuous Recruitment) For information about this position, please contact Ray Hoots, Director – Engineering Technologies, at 336‑386‑3267 or This position is responsible for assisting instructors and students in the welding lab. The purpose of a continuous recruitment posting is to build a pool of interested applicants to support the program as enrollment increases. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintaining supplies and equipment for the laboratories and stock rooms. Assisting faculty with the preparation and administration of student assignments. Maintaining inventory in supply cribs and generating supply orders for the Director and/or Lead Instructor. Assisting in the development and enforcement of safety practices in the instructional laboratories. Preparing materials and machinery for lab exercises. Performing other job‑specific duties as assigned by the Director or Lead Instructor. Maintaining a clean and safe work area. Qualifications General Qualifications Ability to write using proper grammar and punctuation. Ability to apply and understand standard mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and other mathematical functions as needed. Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and the philosophy of the community college system. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience and proficiency with manual and semi‑automatic welding equipment. Extensive knowledge of safety procedures related to welding, cutting, and brazing. Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency. Oral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD software. Physical Demands Regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, fingers, and arms; reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Required to wear eye protection and other PPE as needed; noise level may require ear protection. Location Surry Community College, 630 S Main Street, Dobson, NC 27017 #J-18808-Ljbffr