The Welding Laboratory Specialist III position will perform lab duties for the welding program including purchasing, installing, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment. Teach assigned courses as needed in the welding program using systematically planned and delivered instruction, maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate level of achievement and assign grades. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, weekends and off-site curriculum. Serve as lead technician for all troubleshooting and repair of complex/specialized eletro-mechanical equipment for the welding program. This may include working directly with vendor technical support when needed. Must have the ability to lift 100 pounds, carry 50 pounds, stoop, kneel, crawl and continuously walk and stand.

The position requires an associate degree and four (4) years of work experience at an advanced skill level in precision welding shop operations; or high school diploma and six years (6) of work experience at an advanced skill level in precision welding shop operations.

An associate degree in welding technology or a closely related field plus a minimum of four (4) years of work experience or a high school diploma and ten (10) years of work experience to include welding training and teaching theory and application of: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, oxyacetylene cutting (OAC) and plasma-arc cutting (PAC) processes is preferred. Practical knowledge and experience in all welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW). Must be able to track purchase requisitions and other budget/shipping/receiving documents. Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills are essential. Must be able to successfully pass a welding skills test in all processes taught within the program. Candidates must be able to function in an environment characterized by continual changes, policies, and laws in education.

Application for this position is limited to TTC employees occupying full-time and part-time equivalent positions. However, this position may be advertised externally later. The application deadline is 4:00 PM, February 13, 2024.

Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications to include work history or education, reference sections, and salary history. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at 843.574.6201.

To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require submission of unofficial transcripts with the application.

Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required.

Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and/or certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required.

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 or emailed in PDF format to Employment@tridenttech.edu by the deadline date and time.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.