Collins Foundry Monitor

Massachusetts College of Art and Design; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) in Boston seeks a part-time Metal Shop/Foundry Supervisor to oversee the metal shop and ensure safety compliance. Responsibilities include supporting wax and ceramic shell processes, coordinating with TAs, keeping inventory and wax room organized, and providing metalworking help outside class.

The role emphasizes safety and active supervision. Position offers an hourly rate of $20.00 and requires roughly 10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Knolwedge of shop safety and tools/machinery.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ceramic shell system and foundry operations.
• Coordinate with TAs and Iron Corps for mixing crew.
• Maintain viscosity check schedule and stock materials.
• Be a contact person if something looks wrong / tank seizes up.
• Inventory and stock materials; maintain wax room cleanliness.
• Encourage students to scrape tables after use and proper storage of projects.
• Recycle wax.
• Metal shop / foundry supervision + safety; be available for metal working help outside of class.

Skills

Shop safety knowledge

Job description

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

Oversees metal shop, understands and enforces safety protocols.

Serve as a foundry specific resource, including but not limited to: wax / spruing help, sand mold / gating help, dipping ceramic shell, chip out / sandblasting, metal finishing, patina, etc. Other problem solving as it arises. Check in with the Associate Professor to set time) once / week to assess what needs attention based on the following:

Key responsibilities: Supervise ceramic shell system (with Marjee and the foundry TAs)

• Coordinate with the TAs and Iron Corps for mixing crew
• Set viscosity check schedule (and employ it)
• Maintain stucco bins - quantity of sand and encourage students to riddle
• Be a contact person if something looks wrong / tank seizes up
• Inventory and stock materials
• Help keep wax room clean and organized
• Encourage students to scrape tables after use
• Encourage proper storage of projects (on shelves / in studios / lockers)
• Recycle wax

Metal shop / foundry supervision + safety

• Be available for metal working help outside of class
• Inventory abrasives so we can order and re-stock
• Maintain stock of carbide burrs and lend out for use

Requirements:

Hourly Rate:$20.00 an hour

Working Hours: 10 hours per week

• Knolwedge of shop safety and tools/machinery

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents.

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions): When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.