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Laboratory Specialist-Welding

Metropolitan Community College
life insurance, 403(b)
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
3217 Broadway Boulevard (Show on map)
May 08, 2025
Position Type: Full-Time Class Category Classified Staff Job Open Date 05/08/2025 Job Close Date 05/30/2025 Open Until Filled No Initial Screen Date: 06/09/2025 Minimal Qualifications: Associate's degree related to the assigned program. One (1) year related experience of assigned program or laboratory support. Minimum Qualification can be substituted with an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Preferred qualifications: Preference will be given to individuals who possess: Welding Certificate/ formal training Associate's degree in welding Evidence of working in an educational setting Industry experience in welding Maintenance experience with welding equipment Experience with researching and ordering supplies and equipment Work Hours Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs. Compensation The annual salary is $35,810-$$37,959. A competitive benefit package is included. Special Instructions to Applicants PLEASE NOTE: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application in order to receive any consideration. Interviews will be conducted by a hiring committee. Metropolitan Community College is the oldest and largest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Mo. MCC currently offers over 120 associate degree and certificate programs; on campus, online or a combination of both. MCC employees are committed to providing equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, creed, race or gender. We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as wellas retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savingsaccount. We have a generous time-off policy including vacation, sick/personal days, holidays, and paid spring and winter break. We can't wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work! Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Class Summary Incumbents assist instructors, staff, faculty and students in the lab of an assigned program, and coordinate laboratory competency projects. This position supports instructors and equipment of the Welding Technology program. This includes classroom monitoring, welding and thermal cutting equipment, repair and configuration, purchasing and research. Major duties and responsibilities may also include: preparing, disposing, storing, cleaning, and maintaining equipment, instruments, materials, models necessary for laboratory competency projects; ensuring compliance with experimental protocols; providing trainings and guidance to lower level staff and student workers. Typical Essential Duties Prepares, sets up, disposes, stores, procures, cleans, and/or maintains welding equipment, instruments, materials, models, slides, and/or software necessary for laboratory competency projects; work may also involve fabricating tools. Assist students with instruction of proper techniques in the use of and proper maintenance of welding machines and thermal cutting equipment. Ensures that all operations are performed in compliance with experimental and demonstration protocols, safety procedures, equipment handling and collection guidelines, and other applicable laws, guidelines, policies, and regulations; work may involve reviewing new experimental protocols or lab manuals to ensure safety procedures are followed. Research tools used for welding and fabrication replacement parts for equipment used in the welding and fabrication field. Provides training and guidance to part-time student workers; work involves prioritizing and assigning work, and ensuring that work is performed in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Provides appropriate welding machine maintenance and repair. Coordinates assigned and routine laboratory activities, to include preparing laboratory schedules; proctoring exams when needed; monitoring student safety; conducting trainings for students on assigned laboratory tools, equipment, and operations; conducting student tours and demos; responding to laboratory-related inquiries via phone or in person; and coordinating requests for equipment and supplies. Prepares and submits purchase requisitions to appropriate departments or personnel; work may involve updating vendors on order status, compiling bid specification information, and making recommendations for equipment maintenance and purchase. Assist full time and adjunct instructors with stocking metal coupons, welding supplies and other related needs. Maintains laboratory inventory, to include ordering and maintaining supplies, equipment, chemicals (if necessary), instruments, and other materials; checking out tools, supplies, and equipment to faculty or students; researching information regarding applicable supplies and materials; and maintaining purchase receipts, logs, and other documentation. Assists with developing the departmental budget, to include assessing departmental needs and monitoring expenditures. Prepares, maintains, and/or distributes billing, protocol, Inventory logs, curriculum, and other reports, lists, records, manuals, and other documentation; work may involve researching and compiling information, and ensuring information accuracy. Assist in paperwork management and material tracking to support the ongoing operations and compliance of the Accredited Testing Facility. Performs other duties as assigned Knowledge Knowledge of laboratory equipment, materials, and activities in assigned area of operation Knowledge of computers and related software applications Knowledge of inventory management principles Knowledge of teaching principles and practices Knowledge of chemical solutions Knowledge of sterilization techniques Skills Skilled in providing teaching assistance Skilled in using a computer and related software applications Skilled in managing an inventory Skilled in preparing chemical solutions Skilled in sterilizing tools and glassware Skilled in performing minor repairs on and maintaining lab equipment Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information Positions Supervised No staffing table positions. Physical Requirements Positions in this class typically require balancing, climbing, feeling, grasping, hearing, keyboarding, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. The work is very heavy work which requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions, such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibrations; atmospheric conditions, such as fumes, odors, gases, and poor ventilation; hazardous materials, such as chemicals, blood, and other bodily fluids; extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; and intense noise. Licensing Requirements None.