Supervisor CP Fabrication Facilities

For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a fine arts graduate program consistently ranking among the top four graduate fine arts programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago Museum, on-campus galleries and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC’s undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world—as seen through notable alumni and faculty such as Michelle Grabner, David Sedaris, Elizabeth Murray, Richard Hunt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Cynthia Rowley, Nick Cave, and LeRoy Neiman.

Basic Function

Contribute to the overall management of SAIC Instructional Fabrication facilities including oversight of student employees, equipment maintenance, inventory, and the upholding of general safety practices. Provide instructional and technical assistance to Shop patrons, advice to faculty, and support for department projects. Support Contemporary Practices students and faculty in building foundational making skills and fostering an open, exploratory learning environment. Provide numerous and timely process demonstrations to classes and individuals as well as individualized project support.

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• Job Classification: Full-Time Salaried Staff
• Grade Level: 6

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide advanced-level assistance instruction and technical teaching to faculty students using the CP Fabrication Facilities on topics including, but not limited to, metalworking, woodworking, general construction, mold-making, technical drawing, CAD modeling, and digital fabrication.
• Manage general operations of Instructional Fabrication area(s). Ensure preparation of the facility for daily use. Implement preventative measures to ensure the functional integrity of tools, equipment, and associated resources.
• Supervise, train, and mentor student employees in the delivery of critical services, support and resources. Collaborates with area team efforts to provide mentorship and foster a meaningful work experience.
• Present authorization workshops and tool demonstrations to graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, and staff.
• Act as agent for project consultation and development in satellite classrooms across campus. Work in coordination with the Assistant Director and other area managers to schedule and coordinate classroom consultations.Manage inventory of circulating tools, shop supplies, and consumables. Advise Assistant Directors and Managers of purchasing needs to maintain adequate levels of materials for instructional use.
• Facilitate access of circulating hand tools and associated resources to Shop patrons. In coordination with the Assistant Director and Manager, manage usage records, fine, and inventory database of circulating tools through WebCheckout.
• Commit to, demonstrate, and enforce safety procedures.
• In coordination with the Material Source staff, contributes to the day-to-day operations of Material Source.
• Collaborate with all Instructional Fabrication staff to deliver continuity of service and project development across campus.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art or related field preferred. Commensurate experience may be considered.

Experience

• Supervisory, teaching, or instructional experience preferred. Extensive knowledge and experience using a wide variety of floor-mounted and handheld power tools.
• Enthusiasm for digital fabrication processes including CNC, 3D printing, laser cutting; working knowledge preferred. Basic familiarity with 3D modeling software and concepts; working knowledge preferred.

Skills

• Strong managerial skills are required including the ability to supervise student staff and successfully implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to assist and instruct students in the conceptualization and safe construction of projects.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with common office software including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Requires the ability to lift 50 lbs or more in the performance of facility related duties

About The Organization

The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We fully comply with applicable federal and state disability laws and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. We recruit, hire, and promote qualified individuals solely on the basis of their skills, qualifications, and experience. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at apply_help@artic.edu.  

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job- related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

UNION: This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.