What are the responsibilities and job description for the Innovation Station Technician position at American Precision Museum?
Organization Profile
The museum is located in the 1846 Robbins & Lawrence Armory, a National Historic Landmark. Exhibits are open daily 10am -5pm from May 1 through end of October. APM holds the most significant collection of historic American machine tools in the nation. Our mission is to: “ We engage audiences in the stories of human ingenuity through the lens of manufacturing —learning from yesterday, exploring today, and imagining tomorrow.”
Qualifications
· The minimum age requirement is 21 years old.
· 2 – 3 years technical experience, metal working experience preferred
· High school or GED diploma
· Excellent communication skills
· Able to communicate with visitors to ensure exceptional visitor experiences
· Experience in metrology, CNC operation and other forms of manufacturing a plus.
Job Responsibilities
As an Innovation Station Technician you will:
· Run historic demonstration machines to engage visitors.
· Using the demonstration machines, make items for sale in museum shop.
· Explain to the museum’s visitors what you are doing, and help them to understand the museum’s exhibits.
· Learn & convey how the historic tools work, how modern computer-driven tools are based on them, and the importance of precision manufacturing sector to the region, and manufacturing throughout the nation and world.
· Keep the Innovation Station and Exhibit Hall clean and organized and follow all safety rules.
· Work alongside the museum’s staff and adult volunteers in other areas of the museum if needed.
· Work hours are 10:00 to 5:00 Thursday thru Monday (Weekends are required)
We encourage all qualified candidates who meet these requirements to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our team as a Technician.
Benefits
There are no vacation/sick time, health insurance or retirement benefits associated with this position.
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential functions and responsibilities of work performed by the employee in this job position. It may not contain a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this role. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
At-Will Statement
APM is an at-will employer, meaning that either you or APM are free to end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause. Nothing in this job description or APM policies or procedures, either now or in the future, is intended to change the at-will nature of our relationship.
The American Precision Museum, maintains a drug-free, smoke-free workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, disability, or age.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18