Welding Lab Assistant
Requisition ID: 2026-10691
of Openings: 2
Location: US-UT-Blanding
Category: Other
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Quinney College of Agric and Nat Res
Department: School of ProfessionalandTechnical Ed
Advertised Salary: $16/hour
Overview
The welding department at USU Blanding is seeking a laboratory assistant. The successful candidate for this position will become a working member of the welding education certificate and degree programs located at the USU Blanding campus in Blanding, Utah.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities will include fabrication of projects for shop improvements, basic maintenance and repair of program equipment, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the lab facility. Duties will also include participating in recruiting events hosted and participated in by the welding program.
Qualifications
- Welding major currently enrolled in at least two welding courses at USU
- One semester of courses completed in the welding program
- Computer literacy
- Organization
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Dependable and punctual
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
- Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary
$16/hour
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
College/Department Highlights
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.
USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.
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