The Welding Lab Assistant supports hands-on training in CSI’s welding programs by assisting instructors and students during lab sessions. This role ensures a safe, organized, and productive learning environment for students practicing welding techniques. Candidates must be able to interact with students in the classroom and lab environment in support of full-time faculty to accomplish established outcomes for courses and program. This is a full-time position, 11-month, hours to be determined, Monday through Friday each semester.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support instruction for the Welding Technology program as follows:

• Prepare welding lab stations with necessary tools, materials, and safety equipment
• Assure a safe learning environment for students including proper use of PPE
• Maintain inventory of welding supplies and report shortages or equipment issues
• Clean and organize lab spaces before and after sessions
• Support instructors during demonstrations and practical assessments
• Provide general assistance to the program faculty with respect to all program activities (purchasing, cleaning, student management, & lab preparation)
• Communicate effectively with departmental personnel
• Answer basic questions relating to program content
• May act as a substitute instructor in certain cases or cover lab time when instructor is gone
• Conduct demonstrations and do recruiting at career fairs and other education-related events
• Conduct tours of the lab for students and members of the community as needed
• Be organized in scheduling and completing a list of tasks as assigned
• Maintain lab equipment in safe, working condition
• Performs additional related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

Must possess:

• Basic knowledge of welding processes (GTAW, MIG, SMAW preferred)
• Ability to follow safety procedures
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Industry experience in related occupation preferred
• Competent with email, Microsoft Office, and pdf files
• Ability to work with other assistants and instructors on campus
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and other welding lab equipment

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Prior experience in a welding shop or lab environment desirable
• Associate of Applied Science degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in the field, (4,000 hrs.) to be determined.
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated
• Familiarity with welding equipment maintenance
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Experience in educational or training settings

The College of Southern Idaho is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to cultivating and sustaining an environment in which our employees and learners thrive. The College prohibits discrimination on the basis of any legally protected status.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Minimum

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of automated software testing experience and automated test scripts
• Demonstrated experience in Python or equivalent scripting language
• Demonstrated problem-solving and leadership skills
• Proficiency in developing software test components
• Experience with test automation including implementing test automation frameworks
• Experience with test management, configuration management and risk management
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate and influence within R&D, Quality and Program Management for effective program execution

Preferred

• MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• 3+ years of Python experience
• Knowledge of medical quality standards
• Experience with the development tools: MS Visual Studio, Jira, Git
• Proficiency in CI/CD Pipeline tools like Jenkins or Azure DevOps
• Medical Device Interoperability experience with HL7, DICOM and PACS, HIS/RIS
• Experience of developing medical device products
• Experience in medical device connectivity and connected drug-delivery systems
• Demonstrated experience working with a multi-discipline global team
• Experience analyzing experimental data, ad-hoc data, reliability data, performance data, etc.

Other

• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

**Compensation & Total Rewards: **

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $133,000 - $146,000

*Estimated Starting Salary Range is reflective of the range Bracco Medical Technologies reasonably expects to pay for the position. The range provided is based on salary and market data specific to the position.

Total Rewards:

• **Paid Time Off, Company Holidays & Paid Family Leave **– We provide PTO and Company Holidays to help you recharge, relax and do what’s important to you, when it’s important to you. Our 100% paid family leave options for parents, grandparents and eligible family members provide support for growing families as well.
• Achieve – Beyond competitive compensation, we offer options to help you plan for a financially secure future, including an annual incentive plan and 401k savings plan contributions.
• Live well – We offer comprehensive benefit options to help protect you along the way, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer HSA contributions, employee assistance program, short-term disability, etc.
• Evolve – Through structured on-the-job learning, workshops, seminars, and our tuition reimbursement program, you’ll find many opportunities to grow, personally and professionally.
• Choose – You won’t find “stuffy” here—whether your position requires a hybrid or in-the-office working arrangement. That means business casual for your attire and flexibility in your schedule, wherever possible.