Model Shop Technician

STATUS: Full Time, 9 month
DIVISION: Academic Facilities
REPORTS TO: Manager of the Model Shop
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Model Shop Technician is responsible for helping to oversee and maintain the Model Shop and digital fabrication lab. The Technician assists in the support of students, staff, and faculty in curricular needs in addition to providing training in the safe and effective use of model shop tools, equipment, and machinery. Position will consistently work 35 hours per week Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide service and observe the needs of students and faculty utilizing the facility in the fulfillment of their curricular purpose.
• Assist in routine and unanticipated maintenance/repair of shop tools and equipment.
• Assist in the supervision and training of work study students.
• Assist in safety programs and procedures to ensure the proper use of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Prepare student digital model files for CNC machining and/or Rapid prototyping.
• Maintain accurate records of both department and students shop purchases and charges.
• Maintain a clean and effective work space.
• Ensure OSHA safety regulations are being observed and maintained.
• Other duties as assigned and needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree required, Master’s preferred. Equivalent and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Three to five years of experience in a variety of model making, woodworking, and art processes. Skilled trades experience (model maker, machinist, tool maker, etc.) considered a positive.
• Areas of expertise should include CNC machine programming and operation (Mastercam 2020).
• Rapid Prototype programming and maintenance.
• Experience with two and three-part paint systems is desirable.
• Computer proficiency necessary, 3D CAD, Magics, GrabCAD software and Laser Cutter experience preferred.
• Must be “hands on” with a strong understanding of a variety materials and have excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude for learning new skills and techniques.
• Able to work effectively with a diverse student and faculty populace of varying abilities.
• Academic environment experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office and college campus environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving parts, and vibration. The employee is exposed to outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. Must be able to climb ladders. The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

ABOUT CCS

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students’ resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.

TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close when a suitable candidate is hired. Interested candidates should submit the following in PDF format: Resume and a letter of application should be submitted to: [email protected]

CCS website: https://www.ccsdetroit.edu

The College for Creative Studies, a leading college of art and design, represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities and worldviews and we value the diversity this brings to our organization. CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, height, weight, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status

The College for Creative Studies subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational practices and strives to provide an environment and workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are part of our Core Institutional Values and we encourage applications from all individuals.