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Working Title:

Welding Lab Assistant (College Laboratory Assistant 1)

Institution:

Central Lakes College Classification Title:

College Laboratory Asst 1 Bargaining Unit /

Union:

207: AFSCME•

Technical City:

Brainerd FLSA:

Non Job Exempt Full Time /

Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Classified•Seasonal (Seasonal)

Salary Range:

$21.26•$30.20

Application Procedure:

Please upload the following information with your application to be considered for this position: Cover Letter/Letter of Interest Current Resume (Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week for each job.) Job Description This position exists to provide technical assistance to students in Welding & Fabrication (WELD) Program at CLC. Under limited supervision, the Lab Assistant will assist the Welding instructor(s) and students in the lab setting demonstrating use of equipment and materials including proper techniques and safety considerations, repair and maintain equipment and maintain adequate inventory of supplies to promote student success.

Salary Range:

$21.26-29.28/hour, $44,391-61,137 annual Minimum Qualifications Must have post-secondary or industry certificate/diploma/degree or relevant license in Welding Fabrication/Technology; OR Six months teaching/tutoring experience in Welding at the high school level or above; OR Two years of work experience Welding; OR An equivalent combination of education and work experience. Preferred Qualification Knowledge of lab/shop equipment sufficient to instruct others on proper use and perform maintenance. Skill in verbal, written, visual, and mechanical concepts sufficient to understand, perform, and demonstrate operational processes, equipment use, and work techniques. Knowledge of lab practices, techniques, and safety standards sufficient to operate equipment safely. Knowledge of college policies, programs, and curriculum sufficient to develop guidelines and goals with students. Ability to communicate in a variety of formats to gather and relay information with tact and diplomacy. Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) 7 hours/day, Monday-Wednesday, 12:45-7:45pm (hours may vary based on schedule needs) Telework (Yes/No) No About Central Lakes College is a comprehensive community and technical college serving about 5,500 students per year. With a knowledgeable, caring faculty and modern, results-oriented programs in comfortable facilities, CLC is the college of choice for seekers of success.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short•and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website. To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

09-23-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

08-27-2026

Close Date:

09-09-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Terri Henrikson Posting Contact Email:

terri.henrikson@clcmn.edu