Part-Time Metal Shop Technician

College for Creative Studies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

College for Creative Studies in Detroit seeks a Metal Shop and Foundry Technician to oversee the metal shop and foundry facilities. The role includes training students and staff in safe operation of tools and machinery, with evening and weekend shifts up to 28 hours per week.

The position requires experience in metalworking and foundry processes, plus proficiency with 3D CAD and plasma/laser cutting. Ability to work with a diverse campus community is essential.

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in metalworking, fabrication, foundry or art processes.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and plasma/laser cutting equipment preferred.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in the metal shop and foundry operations.
• Train students, staff and faculty on safe use of tools and equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety compliance in the work space.
• Support routine and unanticipated maintenance of shop tools and machinery.
• Assist in supervising work-study students.

Skills

3D CAD

Plasma Cutter

Laser Cutter

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CAD software

Shop tools

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 Functions

• 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. Must be able to climb ladders. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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.

CCS website

http://www.ccsdetroit.edu/

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 the diversity this brings to our organization. CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are part of our Core Institutional Values and we encourage applications from