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Overview

The Lab Student Employee (Welding) position at Moraine Valley Community College offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a lab setting while assisting with various welding and administrative tasks. The role requires effective communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills, along with specific welding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative tasks such as answering phones and filing.
• Run errands and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Support students through individualized academic assistance.
• Prepare the lab and maintain equipment.
• Assist students with basic lab procedures and equipment use.
• Demonstrate shop and welding safety knowledge.
• Weld using SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW techniques.
• Troubleshoot lab equipment and maintain tools.

Requirements

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work as a productive team member.
• Current technology skills including Microsoft Office and email.
• Strong self-management skills and dependability.
• Openness and sensitivity to cultural differences.

Additional Information

• Work location is Main Campus.
• Position requires enrollment in 6 or more credit hours during Fall and Spring semesters.
• Maximum of 20 hours per week during Fall and Spring; 25 hours during Summer.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Background check may be required.