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Three-Dimensional Studies Lab Technician - Part-Time

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following):

• 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.

Education and/or Experience:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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)

Language Skills:

• 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.

Mathematical Skills:

• 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.

Reasoning Ability:

• 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.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk or hear, and smell.
• The employee frequently is required to handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance from others.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; moving mechanical parts; and fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

About Columbus College of Art & Design:

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers nine BFA programs and a Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest level. Additionally, CCAD offers year-round community art classes for children and adults of all ages, led by local creators and designers skilled in their craft.

About Columbus:

Columbus is among the Top 10 best U.S. cities for new college grads and one of the top 10 creative scenes in the country as well as one of the 15 most affordable cities in the U.S. As one of the nation's largest college towns, Columbus is the type of city where creative activities flourish. There are eight distinct cultural districts that surround CCAD and there are more than 165 restaurants, pubs, and clubs in downtown alone. CCAD is a campus community located in the heart of this vibrant city.

EEO Statement:

Columbus College of Art & Design ("CCAD") is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment.