Reports to: Chair Crafts Department
Position Summary:
Crafts Technician is responsible for maintaining all Crafts
facilities; including Ceramics, Fibers, Glass, Art Furniture, and
Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design. The Crafts Technician will cooperate
with faculty, staff and administration in facility development and
planning.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee Materials and equipment purchases;
- Establish a maintenance schedule for all Crafts capital equipment;
- Supervise work study students;
- Monitor charging and firing cycles in the glass studio;
- Monitor and operate kilns;
- Monitor computer and temperature controls in glass and ceramic studios;
- Ability to demonstrate and assist in the safe and proper use of equipment to students;
- Service the needs of the students regarding the use of the facilities;
- Perform additional duties as requested by Department Chair;
- Work with faculty, staff and administration in facility and project planning;
Qualifications:
Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively
with faculty, staff, and students. Organized, self-motivated, and
problem solving abilities are required. Undergraduate degree in Crafts
or Industrial Arts preferred. Mechanical and fabrication skill desired.
Ability to weld and an understanding of mechanical systems is a plus.
Must be flexible to work days, evenings, and weekend hours as required.
Submit letter of interest and resume, including three letters of recommendation (employment and education if possible) to:
College for Creative Studies
Office of Human Resources
201 E. Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202-4034
[email protected]
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discrimination. Discrimination, including harassment, because of age,
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