Metal Shop Technician (Part Time)

CCS Detroit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The College for Creative Studies (CCS Detroit) is seeking a Metal Shop & Foundry Technician for an evening-based, part-time role. You will help oversee the metal shop and foundry facilities, train students and staff in safe usage of tools, and assist with supervision and safety programs.

Hours are up to 28 per week, primarily evenings, with weekend shifts. The role supports an active academic environment on Detroit's campus and requires solid metalworking experience and 3D CAD proficiency.

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in metalworking, fabrication, foundry and art processes.
• 3D CAD and Plasma/Laser Cutter experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude for learning new skills and techniques.
• Able to work effectively with a diverse student and faculty populace.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to work Evenings, Saturday and Sunday.
• Provide service and observe the needs of students and faculty utilizing the facility in the fulfillment of their curricular purpose.
• Assist in routine and unanticipated maintenance of shop tools and equipment.
• Assist in the supervision of work study students.
• Assist in safety programs to ensure the proper use of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Maintain a clean and effective work space.
• Ensure OSHA safety regulations are being observed and maintained.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Metalworking

Fabrication

Foundry processes

3D CAD

Plasma/Laser Cutter

Safety training

Tools

Plasma/Laser Cutter

Job description

STATUS:Part Time, up to 28 hours per week, 9 months / year
DIVISION:Academic Facilities
REPORTS TO:Metal shop and Foundry Manager
SUPERVISES:N/A
FLSA STATUS:Non Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Metal shop & Foundry Technician is responsible for helping to oversee the metal shop and foundry facilities. Technician assists in the training of students, staff, and faculty in the safe and effective use of metal shop and foundry tools, equipment, and machinery. Position will consistently work up to 28 hours per week primarily Evenings from 3:30- 11pm, Saturday from 8 am-7:30 pm and Sunday from 11:45 am-7:30 pm. Additional hours may be scheduled as necessary.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

• Must be able to work Evenings, Saturday and Sunday.
• Provide service and observe the needs of students and faculty utilizing the facility in the fulfillment of their curricular purpose.
• Assist in routine and unanticipated maintenance of shop tools and equipment.
• Assist in the supervision of work study students.
• Assist in safety programs to ensure the proper use of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Maintain a clean and effective work space.
• Ensure OSHA safety regulations are being observed and maintained.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• One to three years of experience in a variety of metalworking, fabrication, foundry and art processes.
• Computer proficiency necessary, 3D CAD and Plasma/Laser Cutter experience preferred. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude for learning new skills and techniques.
• Able to work effectively with a diverse student and faculty populace of varying abilities.
• Educational environment experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office and college campus environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving parts, and vibration. The employee is exposed to outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Thephysicaldemandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to maintain a stationary position, use a computer and other office equipment, and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and virtually. Frequent interaction with others, including staff, faculty, students and third parties is required. The employee may occasionally be required to move files or other objects weighing up to 25 pounds, including from low and high places. The ability to move around within the office and between buildings on campus, attend off-site meetings and events, and travel between Ford Campus site to Taubman Center site are required.CCS will make reasonable accommodations that will allow individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT CCS

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students’ resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.

The College for Creative Studies, a leading college of art and design, represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities and worldviews and we value what this brings to our organization.CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, height, weight, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

The College for Creative Studies subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational practices and strives to provide an environment and workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. We encourage applications from all.