Description of Position

Hiring rate: minimum wage

***Two positions open; one in Welded Metals and one in the Woodworking.***
Under the guidance and direction of the Visual Art Department Chair, the lab assistant assists in supporting the educational purposes of the 3D Visual Art program. Keep the welded metal and or wood shop clean, safe and orderly for the instructors, students and other lab assistants.

Welded Metal Lab Tech

• Assist in overseeing the condition of all equipment in the studio and metal yard (TIG welding, MIG welding, bending machines, etc.)
• Oversee open lab times and assist students as appropriate to their current instruction
• Keep Inventory of materials.
• Receive and distribute deliveries of various materials
• Other duties as assigned

Woodworking Lab Tech

• Assist in overseeing the condition of all equipment in the wood shop (bandsaws, table saws, routers, jointers, lathes, sanders, etc.
• Oversee open lab times and assist students as appropriate to their current instruction
• Keep Inventory of materials.
• Receive and distribute deliveries of various materials
• Other duties as assigned

Applications reviewed when received Minimum Expectations & Requirements

Experience in the Welded metal or woodworking processes. Assist instructors with monitoring student safety and keeping equipment operational.

• Lift heavy weights of 50-100lbs alone or with assistance
• Work in an environment where safety is paramount and wear appropriate safety masks, glasses, etc.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Background in visual arts and design.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.