Position Details
Position Information
Position Title | Part-Time Shop Technician |
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Requisition # | S01303P |
FLSA | Non-Exempt |
Location | IIT-Mies Campus (MC), 10 West 35th St., Chicago |
Department | Architecture Model Shop |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION | The COA Model Shop is a 10,000 SQ FT facility that primarily serves Architecture students, faculty, staff, as well as IPRO courses that include students from a variety of other IIT colleges. The Model Shop provides the equipment, space, software, training and supervision to help students and faculty design and fabricate architectural models, furniture, and larger scale constructions. Maintained and Supervised by a Shop Manager, a Digital Fabrication Manager, and a Digital Technician. After being authorized, students design and fabricate their projects with shop education, supervisory guidance and the help of one of our 15-20 Student Workers. |
COMMUNICATIONS | This position requires a person comfortable with written and verbal communication. The audience will include students, staff, faculty, other educational institutions and external entrepreneurial companies. |
CUSTOMER SERVICE | This position requires a person who is patient, considerate and enthusiastic about helping students learn. It also requires a person who is professional, approachable, and able to interact easily with faculty and external contacts in establishing mutually beneficial relationships. |
Special Schedule Requirements | Shop Technician will work a modified schedule to allow evening, night and weekend shop supervision and mentoring. During times of heavy shop use, the schedule may shift both earlier and later. Over Summer and During Winter break, the schedule changes to Monday – Friday 9am-5pm. |
EEOC Statement | Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, inclusion and diversity. It is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and actively seeks applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, age, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation including gender identity and expression, order of protection status, and/or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. |
Qualifications
Education & Experience | Some College, Bachelor’s in STEM field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Minimum two (2) years working in a wood shop, machine shop, or makerspace environment. |
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Knowledge & Skills | A good candidate may have varying levels of proficiency in the following skill sets. Candidates must have strong woodshop skills, be interested in learning / expanding into other skill sets, and have a positive, outgoing personality. Interpersonal Skills: Experienced in: - Shop safety procedures and comfortable with enforcement of safety policies - Advising users on the proper use of woodshop tools and offering guidance to novice users. Comfortable with: - Mentoring and assisting undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty - Consulting on research and academic projects - Cleaning / maintaining work environment Technical Skills: Proficient in: - Proper woodshop methods and tool use. Core tool set includes: table saw, bandsaw, drill press, miter saw, disc / belt sander, jointer, planer. - AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, Rhino or equivalent Familiar with: - CNC tool-path generation, working from technical drawings and computer aided design - Proper machining methods and laser cutting protocol - Maintaining, calibrating and repairing machine shop and prototyping equipment |
SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY | 0 employees supervised. Possible oversight of student workers. No budget authority. |
Physical Environment and Requirements | Laboratory environment: Exposure to dust, chemicals and noise typical in a machine shop and woodworking shop. This position will require standing 90% of the time to perform shop work and 10% of the time carrying and moving objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs. |
Certifications and Licenses
List any certifications or licenses that are either required or helpful in performing the job, designating whether required or preferred. | None |
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Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibility | Training and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students in the safe and proper use of equipment. |
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Percentage Of Time | 50 |
Key Responsibility | Operation and maintenance of primarily woodshop equipment. May also include 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, and electronic prototyping equipment. |
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Percentage Of Time | 30 |
Key Responsibility | Consultation and mentoring of IIT students and faculty as they use the shop to complete academic projects. |
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Percentage Of Time | 20 |
Posting Information
Work Hours | Evening and weekend hours |
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Position Category | Part Time w/Benefits |
Posting Date | 04/02/2024 |
Closing Date | |
Posted Until Filled | Yes |
Quicklink for Posting | https://iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/10354 |
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