Wood Shop Lead Technician - CTR

Amity Foundation • Tanque Verde, AZ

9d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a Wood Shop Lead Technician at our residential campus in Tucson, AZ. This groundbreaking opportunity not only will be working in our residential programs to help the inmate population but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.
About Amity:
Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.
Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

Job Summary:
The Wood Shop Lead Technician is an advancement position requiring advanced knowledge of millwork standards and practices. A thorough working knowledge of carpentry or construction experience is expected. The Wood Shop Lead Technician will primarily focus on the fabrication of the various parts necessary to create finished carpentry products and then assemble them, including but not limited to:
· Millwork
· Furniture and
· Decorative Pieces
The Wood Shop Lead Technician will also be expected to work with and train less experienced Wood Shop workers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) or equivalent training or work experience.
• Skilled in the use of powered and non-powered tools and equipment.
• Ability to follow directions and respect leadership.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Current valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Current valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle for the occasional material transport or site visits.
• Minimal knowledge of contemporary substance abuse treatment practices in a residential setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high level of empathy.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectively under pressure generated through association with our students.
• Proficient with basic computer skills including familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite products.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of millwork standards and practices.
• Thorough working knowledge of carpentry or construction experience.

Responsibilities

• The manufacturing of finished carpentry and furniture.
• Teaching lower level technicians the skills necessary to work in the Wood Shop.
• Work diligently to meet strict design specifications and premium aesthetic quality standards.
• Collect reports from lower level technicians regarding the inventory and inform the Supervisor when purchasing materials and supplies may be necessary.
• Maintain and clean all tools and equipment.
• Ensure that their work area (and adjacent work areas) are kept clean.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment by enforcing OSHA regulations, PPE compliance, and machine guarding.
• Attends workshops, meetings, and training as requested by Furniture Shop Manager.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED