Shop Technician

SCAD; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SCAD Shop Technician position supports students by providing safe access to industry-standard tools, guiding techniques, and troubleshooting equipment. The role emphasizes inventory management and high-level customer service to enhance the learning environment across SCAD’s shop spaces.

The successful candidate will promote safety first, communicate clearly, and maintain an organized, well-equipped shop for wood, metal, plastics, foundry, and paint facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining industrial woodworking equipment, processes, and techniques.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to promote safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable access to tools and equipment for SCAD students.
• Guide students on techniques and best practices for using tools.
• Manage shop inventory to ensure supplies are available for student projects.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and assist with equipment maintenance.
• Deliver elite customer service to enhance the learning experience.

Skills

Safe tool usage

Student support

Inventory management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s or associate degree

Job description

As a shop technician, you will play a pivotal role in the SCAD student experience by providing safe and reliable access to industry-standard tools and equipment. In this role, you will help students understand and use these tools safely and effectively, providing guidance on techniques and best practices. You will also manage the shop’s inventory, ensuring that supplies are available for student projects, and help troubleshoot technical issues, all while offering elite customer service to enhance the overall learning environment.

The shop technician is responsible for ensuring a safe and functional shop environment, whether in the wood shop, metal shops, plastics lab, foundry, or paint facilities. The successful candidate is an excellent communicator and problem solver. The candidate is detail-oriented and highly observant, with a commitment to promoting a safe working environment for students and staff members.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining industrial woodworking equipment, processes, and techniques

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree
• Prior experience in a woodshop or fabrication environment
• Basic computer skills and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Illustrator, and 3D modeling/graphics programs
• Knowledge of metal and plastic fabrication
• Knowledge of metalworking equipment

Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet minimum qualifications.