Shop Supervisor - (College of Architecture and Construction Management)

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Shop Supervisor to lead the woodshop lab, ensuring safety and operational excellence. This role involves mentoring students, overseeing the use of woodworking machinery, and maintaining equipment to support hands-on learning. Join a vibrant community dedicated to innovative teaching and learning, where your expertise will inspire the next generation of creators. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment that values integrity, excellence, and respect.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience in woodworking or related field.
• Excellent carpentry or woodworking skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the operation of the woodshop lab and trains students.
• Mentors students in the fabrication of models or projects.

Skills

Woodworking

CNC Router Operation

Safety Procedures

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Advanced Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

CNC Coding Software

Job description

Shop Supervisor - (College of Architecture and Construction Management)

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About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning?

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning?

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Facilitates the operation of the woodshop lab, trains and supervises students on safety procedures for shop equipment and tools. Mentors students in the fabrication of models or projects of their designs. Ensures programming and proper operation of CNC router equipment and routine maintenance and repair of shop equipment.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -

• Mentors students on constructing complex models or projects from their designs
• Trains and supervises students in the safe operation of shop equipment
• Ability to use woodworking machinery and a range of hand tools
• Performs independent and complex maintenance work including detection and correction of mechanical failures
• Responsible for the set up and tear down of the shop work areas for various class needs
• Maintains inventory of materials and supplies
• Ensures equipment is operational and safety devices are working for students
• Ensures compliance with all lab regulations
• Develops and updates shop guides for student use
• Designates tasks for student assistants to support shop operation
  
  

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Required Experience

Two (2) years relevant experience in woodworking or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Excellent carpentry or woodworking skills

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Previous experience with woodworking equipment and joinery, or model building

Experience constructing objects with various materials

Experience teaching technical topics for hands on equipment operation

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to manage stressful situations

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Skills

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, AutoCad, CNC coding software)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Working hours 2PM-10PM

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail]

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• 9 Panel Lab Drug Test
• Credit
  
  

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening

results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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