Lab Assistant Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $20.15 Hourly
Location : Oregon City Campus, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, OR
Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Union
Job Number: 2122-00080
Division: Technology, Applied Science and Public Services
Department: Industrial Technology
Opening Date: 01/06/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Grade: IV
Description
Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire part-time Instructional Lab Assistant - Industrial Technology positions for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on department need. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview.
We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to College strategic priorities and seeks to build relationships in support of community well-being.
At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC visit
PURPOSE OF POSTION:
Assists the instructor during laboratory learning activities and the while instructor delivers lectures. Prepare materials and training aids and maintain shop equipment and tooling. Monitor student use of the shop areas.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Directly assist in the educational activities related to machine shop, welding or electronics. Provide guidance to students on all phases of hands-on learning activities. Monitor and enforce safe work practices.
• Manage tool checkout and maintain shop floor. Maintain and repair machine tools, supplies, lab equipment, and facilities. Order tooling and supplies. Serve as information resource in response to inquiries from students, public and college personnel regarding department activities and programs.
• Maintain labs and classrooms to ensure safety of work areas. Take appropriate corrective action as needed. Ensure hazardous waste is disposed of in accordance with approved procedures. Maintain MSDS information.
• Participate in the design, layout, set up, take down and staffing of display booths for department.
• Develop and build training aids according to student and instructor needs.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with College staff, other organizations and public.
• Follow all safety rules for work areas.
• Coordinate materials order and delivery and operate forklift for off-loading of materials and supplies.

AUXILIARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide assistance to other department personnel as workload and staffing levels dictate.
• Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated technical knowledge related to instructional area.
• Welding assistants should have proficiency with the common welding practices and equipment, as well as fabrication and layout skills.
• Manufacturing lab assistants should be familiar with machine tools, such as lathes, mills, grinders, CNC lathers and mills, CNC sinker EDM and have a thorough knowledge of tooling, work holding and CAD/CAM software.
• Electronics assistants should have a theoretical understanding of electronics, the practical knowledge to construct and troubleshoot circuits and the ability to utilize electronics test equipment such as DMM's, oscilloscopes and function generators.
• Knowledge of all areas must be equivalent to:

1. High school plus two years' specialized training or apprenticeship in metalworking, welding or electronics.
2. Equal to two years of college and over two years' of experience in related industry.Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES:

• Possession of current forklift driver's certificate may be required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AWS welding certification. Current first aid card

Other Job Elements
The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Infrequently may be required to move equipment or materials weighing over 75 lbs. with assistance from other personnel or lifting equipment such as hoists or forklift.
WORK CONDITIONS:
Work location subjects incumbent to lubricants and coolants used in metal cutting. Exposure to mist from grinders and smoke from machining operations is frequent. The noise level in the work area is louder than typically found of most office environments. Hearing protection is recommended, but not required. Safety glasses are required at all times on the shop floor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of other personnel is not a typical function assigned to this position.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general direction of the Department Chair.
Additional Information
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application and attach the following electronic documents.

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of the position.
3. Certificates
4. If applicable: Veteran's Preference documentation

Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.
Please remove all graduation and other education related dates from your application materials.
For application support, please refer to this guide or contact NeoEd's support team @ 855.524.5627.
Veterans' Preference
Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans and current or former Oregon National Guard members may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for positions with CCC.
Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans' disability preference letter.
Documents Required

• MEMBER COPY 4 of DD Form 214 or 215

• NGB Form 22 or 55

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• All positions at CCC are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.
• Those offered employment will be required to complete and sign forms before initiating the background check step.
• CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of the Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment.
• Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide official transcript(s) for degree(s) earned, if applicable.
• CCC does not sponsor employment work permits or visas.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.
Why work at Clackamas Community College?
Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, stimulating environment where your voice makes a difference? Clackamas Community College is looking for talented, bright and motivated people like you! We want you to join the CCC community where your inspired motivation will help define our students' educational experience.
For more than 40 years, Clackamas Community College has been changing with the times and working to meet the needs of the community.
These benefits may be subject to change.
Sick Leave:
Sick Leave- 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
PERS:
Qualifying employees will receive contributions to the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS).
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently reside 50 miles from any of our campuses? If not, are you open to relocating at your own expense in the event of an offer? Campus addresses are detailed below:- 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, Oregon 97045- 7738 SE Harmony Road, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222- 29353 SW Town Center Loop East, Wilsonville Oregon 97070

• Yes
• No

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