Job Details
Welding Lab Technician - 0.87 FTE-10-month position
2025-11-25 Solano Community College Fairfield,CA
Description:
Other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Satisfactory completion of major course work in welding technology or related discipline from a community college or technical school. Two years of work experience in the field of Welding or related industry. Valid California Driver's License with clean driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated ability to weld
Ability to operate computer programs including word processing, data base management and spreadsheet software.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines; plan and organize work; maintain accurate statistical and financial records.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Demonstrate a sensitivity to relate to persons with diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including the disabled.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Assist students in understanding and applying basic principles for the area to which assigned.
Perform assigned work with speed and accuracy.
Learn new and updated equipment, processes and techniques as required.
Assure the security of assigned equipment, materials and supplies.
Issue and receive equipment and supplies.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence using correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Ability to effectively present information in person or on the telephone to students, staff or the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percentages. Ability to convert units of measure using the metric or US customary measuring system.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to deal effectively with problems involving several elements in regular situations.
Ability to learn quickly and apply specific rules, policies and procedures of the program and function to which assigned.
Learn new and updated equipment, processes and techniques as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties outlined in this classification, employees in this classification are regularly required to walk and stand, sit for long periods of time, use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment relevant to the program, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel or crouch to file, speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information, and hear to understand voices over telephone and in person.
Employees assigned to this classification frequently must lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required for positions assigned to this classification include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work assigned to this classification is typically performed in an instructional lab environment. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee regularly is subjected to frequent interruptions and exposed to the risks of environmental nature. The work environment is often extremely noisy.
Summary of Benefits
Local 39/Full-Time Classified
*New hires have 30 days from date of hire to enroll in benefit plans, benefits start the first of the month following date of hire.
Health/Medical
VSPis our vision insurance provider.
The Hartfordis our group term life insurance provider.
(EAP)
Optum is our EAP provider.
Salary: $30.90 Hourly
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full Time - Classified 10 Month
Job Number: Loc 39_WeldTech10mo_1125
Department: School of Applied Technology and Business
Opening Date: 11/10/2025
Closing Date: 11/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This is an 0.87% FTE - 10-month position.
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Dean establishes, organizes and oversees the technical and safe operation and maintenance of the welding and advanced manufacturing labs. This position supports the instructional laboratory for courses in welding, advanced manufacturing and the Makerspace.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Instructional Lab Technician oversees a complex instructional laboratory and must possess extensive technical or academic training and experience in assigned field. Incumbents work independently and provide instructional assistance to students and instructors in an instructional laboratory designated for a specific academic or vocational subject area.
Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.
- Operate an instructional lab to provide reinforcement of instruction of the processes, techniques and equipment used in the appropriate labs;
- Maintain lab schedules; plan, schedule, organize and conduct lab orientation for students and staff as assigned; monitor student activities in the lab.
- Control the circulation of supplies, materials and equipment to students and instructors by checking items in and out, maintaining appropriate records and inventories and ordering replacement items as necessary according to approved procedures.
- Maintain equipment, assuring good working order and availability for student use equipment used in welding, advanced manufacturing and Makerspace labs
- Receives and issues laboratory supplies and equipment;
- Maintains and requires precision tools and Builds, installs, repairs and calibrates laboratory and bench equipment;
- Evaluates equipment and develops requirements regarding the purchase and replacement of equipment; does conventional as well as t.i.g. and m.i.g. welding on tools and equipment;
- Supervises and participates in the procurement and preparation of materials for classroom instruction;
- Maintains expenditure and receiving records; responsible for the preparation and setup of laboratories according to the various instructors' scheduling needs and instructions;
- Oversees student employees, work experience students and other personnel as directed;
- Maintains laboratory areas in a clean, safe, secure and orderly condition;
- Provides guidance to students in proper care and use of materials and equipment;
- Answer telephone inquiries; maintain records and files related to tools and equipment required for lab activity,
Other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Satisfactory completion of major course work in welding technology or related discipline from a community college or technical school. Two years of work experience in the field of Welding or related industry. Valid California Driver's License with clean driving record.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated ability to weld
Ability to operate computer programs including word processing, data base management and spreadsheet software.
Ability to meet schedules and timelines; plan and organize work; maintain accurate statistical and financial records.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
Work confidentially with discretion.
Demonstrate a sensitivity to relate to persons with diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including the disabled.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Assist students in understanding and applying basic principles for the area to which assigned.
Perform assigned work with speed and accuracy.
Learn new and updated equipment, processes and techniques as required.
Assure the security of assigned equipment, materials and supplies.
Issue and receive equipment and supplies.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence using correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Ability to effectively present information in person or on the telephone to students, staff or the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percentages. Ability to convert units of measure using the metric or US customary measuring system.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to deal effectively with problems involving several elements in regular situations.
Ability to learn quickly and apply specific rules, policies and procedures of the program and function to which assigned.
Learn new and updated equipment, processes and techniques as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties outlined in this classification, employees in this classification are regularly required to walk and stand, sit for long periods of time, use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment relevant to the program, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel or crouch to file, speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information, and hear to understand voices over telephone and in person.
Employees assigned to this classification frequently must lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required for positions assigned to this classification include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work assigned to this classification is typically performed in an instructional lab environment. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee regularly is subjected to frequent interruptions and exposed to the risks of environmental nature. The work environment is often extremely noisy.
Summary of Benefits
Local 39/Full-Time Classified
*New hires have 30 days from date of hire to enroll in benefit plans, benefits start the first of the month following date of hire.
Health/Medical
- CalPERS is our health insurance (medical) provider.
- Local 39 Classified Employees pay $50.00 per month (12 month) toward the premium. District pays remaining premium.
- Employee only, Employee + 1 or family.
- To view Health Plans and other information, please visit:
- Delta Dental is our dental insurance provider.
- District covers 100%
- Employee only, employee + 1, or family
- PPO plan (to obtain a copy of the SCC policy, please contact HR)
- $2,700 annual maximum (in-network); $2,500 annual maximum (out-of-network)
- To find a Delta Dental provider, please visit:
- It is strongly recommended to set up an account to print cards, view benefits/claims. It will ask for "Enrollee ID." Enter your SSN.
VSPis our vision insurance provider.
- District covers 100%
- Employee only, employee + 1, or family
- To find an eye care provider, please visit:
- It is strongly recommended to set up an account to view benefits/claims and other eye care information.
- At your appointment, there is no ID card necessary. Tell them you have VSP and give them your SSN. Dependents are covered under your name.
The Hartfordis our group term life insurance provider.
- District covers 100%
- $10,000 Basic Term Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (to obtain a copy of the SCC policy, please contact HR)
- Benefit available to current/active employees only
- Additional life insurance can be purchased directly through The Hartford (employee paid)
(EAP)
Optum is our EAP provider.
- District covers 100%
- Available to all employees; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Services are confidential and include, but are not limited to:
- Face to Face Counseling & Virtual VIsits
- Self Care - On-demand help for stress, anxiety and depression.
- Work Life Services.
- Financial, Legal & ID Theft Services
- To log in and view services provided to you, please visit: www.liveandworkwell.com (company code - wise)
- 24/7/365 access to support 1-866-###-####
- SchoolsFirst retirement planning offers a variety of voluntary supplemental retirement savings plans including CalPERS 457 Supplemental retirement plans exclusively for school employees. They're designed to supplement your CalPERS pension and help bridge the gap between what your pension will provide and what you'll need in retirement
- Contribution limits are set by the IRS annually.
- American Fidelity is our assurance company provider.
- Flexible spending accounts (Section 125 plans) - allows you to deduct the cost of eligible benefits from gross earnings before taxes.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance - SCC employees do not pay into state disability
- Other insurance options available
- SCC has an American Fidelity representative
- If interested in any insurance options provided by American Fidelity, please let HR know and we will ask our rep to contact you.
- Local 39 Classified earn 8 hours of sick leave per month (Unused sick leave rolls over each year.)
- Local 39 Classified earn 8 hours of emergency leave per year; 8 hours accrued at beginning of academic year (July) (Unused emergency leave does not roll over.)
- Local 39 Classified earn 10 hours vacation per month.