Part time Welding Laboratory Assistant

🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, Michigan 🕑 Part-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Teaching 🗓️ September 20th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Washtenaw Community College is hiring a Part time Welding Laboratory Assistant to demonstrate welding and cutting processes and support students in the college's welding lab. The role assists instructors with lab setup, equipment maintenance, and hands-on coaching as students complete coursework toward welding certification.

Highlights

Demonstrate welding and cutting processes including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, PAC, and Oxy-Fuel welding, soldering, and brazing to students.
Observe, coach, and assist students in completing homework assignments, lab exercises, and class projects.
Operate an overhead crane and forklift while setting up and breaking down lab demonstrations.
Manage classroom, laboratory, and maintenance supply inventory using the department's scan-tool tracking software.
Assist with student recruiting, including visits to high schools to promote the welding program.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory equipment to keep the welding shop operational.
Utilize AI-enabled tools and software, where appropriate, to support teaching and student engagement.
Train and oversee support staff under the direction of the department's instructors.

Part time Welding Laboratory Assistant Full Description

Position Summary

WCC is establishing a pool of qualified candidates to assist faculty in the welding laboratory. Needs may become available prior to or during each semester. Upon successful submission of an application and transcripts, candidates will be considered for future opportunities on a per-course basis. Hours vary based on class schedules (days, nights, and weekends); this is a Part Time Classified Faculty position with a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrate welding/cutting processes: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, PAC, Oxy-Fuel welding and cutting, soldering and brazing.
Observe, coach, and assist students in completing homework assignments, lab assignments, and class projects.
Setup and breakdown demonstrations and assist with laboratory activities as assigned by the department's instructors.
Operate an overhead crane and forklift.
Under the direction of the supervisor, train and oversee support staff.
Assist with inventory procurement and manage the department's classroom, laboratory, and maintenance supplies via scan tool and related software.
Assist with the recruiting of students, including visiting high schools to promote the program.
Assist with promotional events and competitions.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and at times repair laboratory equipment in the event of breakdown.
Utilize technology, including AI-enabled tools and software where appropriate, to support teaching, learning, and student engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Welding and Fabrication or related industry.
Hold current welding certification.
Proficient in SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, PAC (ferrous and non-ferrous materials, all positions) as well as Oxy-Fuel welding and cutting, soldering and brazing.
Basic computer skills in MS Excel and Word; capable of using a scanning/printing/fax machine.
Current driver's license.
Ability to lift and transport 50 pounds repeatedly.
Available mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends, and for limited travel.