Instructional Assistant Machining & Welding

Instructional Assistant Machining & Welding

Position Title
Instructional Assistant Machining & Welding

Position Type

Classification
Pay Grade 13

Department
Industrial Trades

Division

Discipline
Welding

Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with occasional extended hours as needed by the Department and/or College. Occasional travel to other instructional sites in the service region may be expected to provide instructional support services.

Position Summary
Assist faculty with the instructional process by maintaining appropriate inventories and ordering supplies as necessary, provide back-up in the training process by working directly with students, maintain various records, assist with technology needs, and perform minor troubleshooting and repair of equipment. Incumbent should have a machining and welding background as primary workload will be dedicated to the machining and welding programs.

Kellogg Community College is located in Battle Creek, Michigan, a community of approximately 54,000 people. Leisure activities, natural resources and learning opportunities provide a foundation for residents. Located along the I-94 interstate, Battle Creek is within 30 minutes of Kalamazoo, 60 minutes of Lansing and Grand Rapids and within three hours of Detroit, Chicago and Indianapolis.

KCC Equity Statement
At Kellogg Community College, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we foster respect for others and our differences, support cultural understanding, demonstrate ethical behavior and champion social justice. We will accomplish this by:

• Deepening our understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through learning, engagement with others and personal reflection;
• Valuing the lived experiences and perspectives of others while nurturing and understanding the differences between us;
• Rejecting all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism; and
• Advancing integrity, justice and civility among and between us.

Physical Demands
The job responsibilities are performed in an office area and presentation venues. Travel by car required. The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (8 - 50 pounds or more). Typically requires regular use of one or more physical senses of medium intensity and long duration. Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy, and may be involved in some mildly unpleasant situations.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate degree and/or trade certification or certificate in machining and/or welding from an accredited college/university and at least two (2+) years of related industrial experience OR at least one (1+) year post-secondary education and three or more (3+) years of relevant experience OR four or more (4+) years of relevant experience. If post-secondary education is a factor in meeting minimum qualifications, please ensure unofficial transcripts or certificate(s) are uploaded.
2. Ability to work at an intermediate level with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn other various software programs necessary for the program.
3. Ability to independently travel between instructional sites, as needed.
4. Ability to successfully complete certified forklift operator licensure within 30 days of hire (available through employer).

Preferred but not Required

1. Journeyman status in a relevant/related occupation with broad machining and/or welding experience.

Proposed Salary
According to the published support staff salary schedule, Classification Pay Grade 13, 2025-2026 starting hourly wage range, step one $22.28 to step five $26.82. Internal applicants may refer to Article 22, Section 5B.

Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, all required materials must be submitted no later than Monday, December 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. EST , and it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. If post-secondary education is a factor in meeting minimum qualifications, please ensure unofficial transcripts/certifications are uploaded.

If you would like your application to be reviewed to ensure completion and all required documents uploaded correctly, please feel free to contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 269-565-2074 before the job posting closure date and time.

Only online applications will be accepted - any paper applications will be rejected and returned to the applicant. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please call 269 565-2074 or e-mail [email protected].

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Projected Hire Date

External Posting Date
11/18/2025

External Closing Date
12/08/2025

External Closing Time
9:00 a.m. EST

Internal Posting Date
11/11/2025

Internal Closing Date
11/18/2025

Job Duties

Essential Function: Instruction and Student Support

Description:

• Assess and determine instructional approach to meet students' educational needs through active listening and review of students' current work.
• Communicate and demonstrate effective techniques, processes, and behaviors to provide desired course/subject matter content/technical mastery.
  • This includes helping students through the flexible schedule format of instruction.

• Guide students, one on one or in small groups, in the resources available and learning approaches proven to be successful in completing curriculum requirements.
• Assist students with duties as assigned by instructor to ensure student learning in the lab.
• Assist students with test preparation and class assignments.
• Maintain student records, monitor student success, and maintain confidentiality as prescribed by law or policy.
• Coordinate and proctor students' tests.
• Assist and organize student pass slips for faculty to review, determine, and record pass slip information in student grade books.
• Offer direction on study skills (i.e., time management, test-taking strategies, personal responsibility, etc.) to improve educational performance and identify opportunities for future subject matter proficiency.

Essential Function: Inventory, Ordering, and Records

Description:

• Track and review blanket orders, including budget expenditures, for programs with ordering responsibilities.
• Maintain all industrial trades database items and update pricing information.
• Maintain all order documentation, purchase orders, blanket orders, packing slips and invoices in partnership with other instructional assistant(s).
• Track and receive shipments.
• Compile annual inventory for machining and the tool crib.
• Collect and record all completed program inventories.
• Maintain equipment lists as needed for Perkins and other grant purchased items.

Essential Function: Lab Supplies and Preparation

Description:

• Monitor lab supplies in assigned program areas (mainly INMT and INWE), and order as needed to ensure maintenance of appropriate inventories.
• Source and control inventories to minimize loss and waste and maximize return on expenditures.
• Prepare consumable supplies for student lab projects.

Essential Function: Related Instructional Supports

Description:

• Coordinate activities with resource room, registration, and instructional staff.
• Maintain rapport between faculty, students, and vendors to ensure needs are understood and met.
• Provide support and scheduling assistance to instructors on departmental assignments and special projects.
• Work with Resource Room staff to order learning materials and educational aids (e.g., books, CDs, lab supplies, online subscriptions etc.) for assigned programs.

Essential Function: Lab Space and Equipment

Description:

• Clean and assist with organization of assigned labs.
• Oversee disposal of scrap materials and coordinate disposal of waste materials.
• Fabricate or design projects needed in the lab.
• Trouble shoot and repair equipment if within ability to do so.
• Move supplies over fifty (50) pounds using proper material handling job aids.