Join our Team at Portland Community College
Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.
Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at [contact details available in the full listing].
Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
Under the technical direction of one or more members of the faculty or an instructional administrator, prepares the weld shop or classrooms following specified instructions. Assists with the design, construction and/or fabrication of equipment, modules, and experiments that will be used in the laboratories or classrooms to assist the instructor in the delivery of desired instructional outcomes. Work is performed relatively independently subject to supervisory review and direction. Incumbents may provide work direction to work-study, student helpers and casual employees and coordinate their activities. What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For
The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:
Position GradeClassified 19 (H)
Employment TypePart time
Total Rewards Package / What We Offer
There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Oregon PERS contribution
- Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program
- Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
- Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
- Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement
o Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
o 1 day of sick leave per month
o 12 paid holidays
o PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
o 24 hours of personal leave per year
More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits . Please email [contact details available in the full listing] if you have any questions.
How We Determine Initial Salary Placement
Initial Salary Placement will be between Step 1 ($27.85 per hour) through Step 2 ($28.68 per hour) based on related experience, per PCC's collective bargaining agreement. Placement at a higher step may be possible based upon additional experience and internal equity.
Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment
Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.
PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
Contact PCC at [contact details available in the full listing] if you have questions
Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.
Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at [contact details available in the full listing].
Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
Under the technical direction of one or more members of the faculty or an instructional administrator, prepares the weld shop or classrooms following specified instructions. Assists with the design, construction and/or fabrication of equipment, modules, and experiments that will be used in the laboratories or classrooms to assist the instructor in the delivery of desired instructional outcomes. Work is performed relatively independently subject to supervisory review and direction. Incumbents may provide work direction to work-study, student helpers and casual employees and coordinate their activities. What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For
- Apply by September 13, 2026
- This is a 0.8 FTE position.
- The location is Swan Island Training Center at Vigor Shipyard.
- Provide instructional support to students through the safe use
of welding equipment, tools, materials, and laboratory
resources.
- Set up and support laboratory activities, monitor student
progress, and assist with instruction and assessments as
assigned.
- Train and orient students and staff on laboratory procedures,
equipment operation, safety protocols, and the use of personal
protective equipment PPE).
- Maintain laboratory records, inventories, and operational
procedures.
- Procure supplies, equipment, and instructional materials; track
expenditures and coordinate with vendors.
- Maintain welding laboratories, equipment, and facilities to
ensure safe, clean, and effective operations.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and manage
the checkout and tracking of tools and materials.
- Handle hazardous materials and maintain required safety
documentation in compliance with applicable regulations and
maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Coordinate daily laboratory operations and oversee classified,
temporary, and student employees.
- Schedule, train, and support staff in laboratory preparation,
equipment maintenance, and safety.
- High school diploma or equivalent and two years of
post-secondary education in a specific technical discipline
appropriate to the instructional support.
- Three years of experience in the technical area are required;
relevant experience may substitute for the post-secondary education
requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Must have proven written and oral communications skills
adequate to assist students in understanding the work they are to
perform.
- Proven ability to lead others and evaluate performance.
- The ability to lift 50 lbs in this work environment is
required.
- Depending on laboratory assignment, some positions may also
require specialized knowledge and program-specific
certifications.
- Demonstrates the ability to provide general assistance to
students, faculty and staff to ensure orientation to safety
protocols and proper use of the laboratory and personal protective
equipment.
- Demonstrates the ability to support activities in the weld
shop; establishes procedures for the use of equipment, inventory,
supplies, materials, and machinery.
- Demonstrate the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair a
wide variety of industrial equipment
- Experience creating purchase orders, making purchase on
purchase card, tracking expenditures, and ensuring budget
compliance
- Demonstrates a willingness and ability to work collaboratively
with faculty, staff, students and vendors to best meet the needs of
the fast paced, high stress, physically demanding, hazardous
environment with a wide-range of learners.
- Demonstrates computer competency skills, including but not
limited to email, and Google Suite.
The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:
- A collaborative and inspiring campus community
- Opportunities for learning and professional development
Position GradeClassified 19 (H)
Employment TypePart time
Total Rewards Package / What We Offer
There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Oregon PERS contribution
- Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program
- Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
- Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
- Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement
o Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
o 1 day of sick leave per month
o 12 paid holidays
o PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
o 24 hours of personal leave per year
More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits . Please email [contact details available in the full listing] if you have any questions.
How We Determine Initial Salary Placement
Initial Salary Placement will be between Step 1 ($27.85 per hour) through Step 2 ($28.68 per hour) based on related experience, per PCC's collective bargaining agreement. Placement at a higher step may be possible based upon additional experience and internal equity.
Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment
Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
- Veterans: DD214
- Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department
of VA
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.
PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
Contact PCC at [contact details available in the full listing] if you have questions
