Work Study - Welding Lab Assistant

Work Study - Welding Lab Assistant Salary $16.00 Hourly

Location: Sauk Valley Community College, IL Job Type: Work Study Department: CWS-Welding Opening Date: 12/18/2025 Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description: THIS POSITION IS OFFERED THROUGH THE FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION YOU MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAM. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: https://www.svcc.edu/students/finaid/available/work-study/work-study.pdf

Examples of Duties --------------------

• Assist welding department with general tasks.
• Help with inventory
• Help with general maintenance
• Help with shop clean up
• Help prepare metal for welding

Typical Qualifications ----------------------

• Must have a valid drivers license.

Federal Work-Study Program -------------------------

Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses. The program encourages community service work and work related to the students course of study. Students participating in the Federal Work Study Program are paid minimum wage and can work up to 20 hours per week. The student is not guaranteed a set number of hours per week. In order to qualify for the Federal Work Study Program the student must:

• be enrolled half-time (or greater) at the College (half-time is 6cr for fall/spring and 3cr for summer),
• be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program,
• be in good academic standing; and
• must have eligibility (financial need) as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Supplemental Information ------------------------

• Must display professionalism and confidentiality in all matters
• Must be on time and reliable
• Must be able to operate basic welding equipment
• Must be able to provide and understand verbal/visual orders from supervisors

Personal Interaction -------------------

Daily contact with College personnel, faculty, students, and the general public in the routine performance of duties and departmental services.

Benefits ---------

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html.

Employer ---------

Sauk Valley Community College (IL) Address: 173 Illinois Route 2 Dixon, Illinois, 61021-9110 Phone: 815-835-6291 Website: https://www.svcc.edu