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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