Job Summary / Basic Function:Job Summary:The Welding Shop helper will support the day-to- day activities of the welding program by ensuring an organized work environment and adequate maintenance of equipment and materials. The welding shop helper's responsibilities include but are not limited to the guaranteeing that welders have the tools and materials required, such as rods and grinding discs, the operation of welding machines, grinders, hammers, beveling machines, torches and magnetic drills. This position requires familiarity with various material such as galvanized, carbon and stainless steel. This is a non-exempt position, and it reports to the Program Director for Welding. Duties/Responsibilities:
- Maintain attendance to on-site safety meetings
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas
- Aid welders when setting up rigs and the movement between work areas
- Ensuring welders have required materials and tools available
- Maintaining inventory
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Following welder's direction to adjust welding machine temperatures
- Employing buffers and grinders to clean welds
- Maintaining knowledge of various types of equipment
- Oversight of the schedule maintenance of welding and fitting equipment to ensure they are operational
- Identification of safety risks and hazards and compliance with relevant safety procedures and regulations
Physical Requirements:The position requires the ability to: lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally heavier items with assistance. Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching and reaching. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including gloves, safety glasses and protective clothing as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months of experience in a similar role
- Proficient knowledge of all aspects of welding
Salary:$36,500
EEO Statement:Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report:LIT's Annual Security Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46). This report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the Institute will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the Institute or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by Lamar Institute of Technology, Eagles Nest, Room 128, at 855 East Lavaca, Beaumont, TX, 77705, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling or emailing .
Security Sensitive Statement:This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Quick Link:Open Date:03/24/2025
Open Until Filled:Yes