Reports To:
Department Chair Manufacturing
Position Status:
Full-Time
Posted Pay Range:
$16.22 - $20.27
This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. You'll play a vital role—both behind the scenes and alongside instructors—in helping students succeed in skilled trades. Whether you’re assisting in the lab, designing and fabricating custom teaching aids, or making sure tools and equipment are safe and ready to use, your work directly supports the next generation of welders and technicians.
If you love fixing things, organizing systems, and working with your hands while also managing important details like budgets, inventories, and safety compliance, this role offers the best of both worlds. You’ll take pride in maintaining a functional, efficient lab space—and you’ll make a difference by helping students build their skills, confidence, and careers.
From creating one-of-a-kind training tools to keeping complex welding equipment running smoothly, your expertise helps create a safe, engaging learning environment. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys being the go-to problem solver, thrives in a workshop setting, and finds purpose in supporting education.
Why Join CWI?
At the College of Western Idaho (CWI), you will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where problem-solving and innovation are valued, and your contributions directly enhance the efficiency of the institution.
Key Responsibilities:
Support Instructional Activities and Student Learning
- Assist instructors with lab-based instruction and hands-on demonstrations.
- Prepare shop labs for instruction and secure tools, equipment, and facilities after class.
- Supervise and guide work-study students in tool issuance and storage.
- Design and fabricate custom teaching aids, tooling, and shop equipment from sketches, drawings, or verbal requests.
Manage Program Budget and Procurement
- Monitor and maintain the Welding department budget in alignment with program needs.
- Purchase all tools, equipment, and supplies for the Welding Program, including those tied to Special Course Fees.
- Handle all P-Card transactions and reconcile monthly expenditures and account transactions.
- Prepare specifications and requisitions for the purchase of equipment and supplies.
- Track and recommend changes to Special Course Fees as necessary.
Maintain, Repair, and Oversee Lab Equipment and Tools
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of tools and equipment, including drills, grinders, lathes, welding systems, and testing instruments.
- Apply Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) schedules and coordinate major repairs as needed.
- Interpret equipment manuals and fabricate training aids as required.
- Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools; perform minor repairs on lockers and shop furniture.
- Issue tools, manuals, and power equipment to students and staff as needed.
Oversee Inventory, Safety, and Supply Management
- Maintain and update a computerized inventory system and generate reports as needed.
- Monitor consumable supply levels and reorder as necessary.
- Store supplies according to safety standards and dispose of hazardous materials appropriately.
- Perform and reconcile physical inventories and ensure accurate labeling, tagging, and shelving of supplies.
- Maintain current MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) records for all applicable materials.
- Verify order quality and quantity, resolve discrepancies with vendors, and repackage supplies as needed.
What We're Looking For:
- • Two years of experience in welding/fabrication industry including, knowledge and practical experience of welding and fabrication shop practices
• Proven ability to design and fabricate tooling and teaching aids from drawings, sketches, or communicated needs
• Working knowledge of inventory methods, materials, and supplies procurement and handling, storing, and shipping methods
• Experience working with MSDS sheets and safety procedures for caustic, flammable, and hazardous products
• Experience using equipment service manuals to troubleshoot and repair or upgrade power tools and equipment, preparing written material and completing forms, filing and retrieving data using a computerized records system
• AWS welding certifications or the ability to achieve certification in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes is preferred
• Teaching/training experience in the trade preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements 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 which include:
• Repetitive lifting
• Carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Working with chemicals
• Working with power equipment
Additional Instructions for Applicants:
* This position will be Monday thru Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
**Most positions at CWI are in-person and based on campus. While some roles may allow up to two remote workdays per week, eligibility for remote work is determined on a case-by-case basis at the hiring manager's discretion. All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits:
- For more information on health insurance, including coverage details and plan summaries, visit www.OGI.Idaho.gov
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.
