Three-Dimensional Studies Lab Technician - Part-Time
About The Position
The Three-Dimensional Studies Lab Technician role at CCAD is a part-time position that provides operational support within the Woodshop and Three-Dimensional Studies facilities of the college. The technician coordinates their work under the supervision of the Lab & Studio Manager, works with the Woodshop & Three-Dimensional Studies Lab Manager, assists faculty from various departments, and is responsible for the direction of student workers in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the facilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of professional and safety practices in fabrication and shop operation as well as proficiency in creating molds for casting, woodworking, and finishing. In addition, those who demonstrate the ability to work in multidisciplinary approaches and practices (metals, ceramics, glass, fibers) will be given additional consideration. Candidates with shop safety or OSHA certification will be given priority.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Associate degree in related field preferred; or an equivalent to a minimum of 3 years of professional shop experience.
- Experience in the safe operation and maintenance of standard shop equipment (table saw, planer, jointer, lathe, and other various hand and power tools).
- Experience fastening, gluing, painting, and finishing a variety of materials.
- Experience with making molds from multiple types of materials and at various scales.
- Ability to work with a variety of materials such as wood, plastic, foam, plaster, and silicone.
- Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of a multidimensional organization.
- Willingness to model and instruct proper safety procedures across multiple shops and labs with a diverse audience.
- Proficiency with essential computer software used for email communication, document creation and sharing, and employee timecard management (e.g. Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Drive)
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to complete checklists, work orders, etc.
- Ability to verbally convey ideas, problems, and technical information to others.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Nice To Haves
- those who demonstrate the ability to work in multidisciplinary approaches and practices (metals, ceramics, glass, fibers)
- Candidates with shop safety or OSHA certification
Responsibilities
- Oversee shop use and maintenance of shop equipment
- Enforce safety protocols and guidelines of the shops and their equipment
- Offer technical guidance and assistance to students during open lab hours
- Responsible for maintaining student employees schedules and accurately approving their timecards.
- Supervise student workers on maintenance tasks, cleaning, and organization of the facilities
- Provide fabrication and repair services for the facilities
- Other duties may be assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
