Shop Assistant

About Art. Center Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, Art. Center College of Design is a global leader in art and design education and has had an international reputation for its rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strong ties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design.

Art. Center is a private nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Every position at Art. Center plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals, strategic vision, and mission of the College. This includes upholding and cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Job Summary

The Shop Assistant’s responsibilities involve issuing tools and selling materials. It requires the fielding of questions from students on materials and procedures while guiding them on the safe use of shop hand tools. These tasks are often carried out simultaneously, so the ability to multitask is necessary. Incumbunt will be assigned to one primary shift but must be able to work any shift and at either campus location.

Essential Functions

Tool Checkout and Material Sales — 50% Issuing in and out of tools and materials using web checkout Retail sales including the use of a cash register and computer Inventory — 20% Keeping track of inventory and reordering when needed Restocking inventory items and ordering supplies as needed Shop Education — 5% Provide instruction to students in the proper utilization of hand tools, composites, stock materials and aerosols Provide provisional support and guidance for any students who enter the shop Provide constructive feedback, sourcing materials, and positive reinforcement to students Shop Safety — 20% Maintain a safe and clean work environment throughout the department Comply and ensure that safety and dress codes are carried out in accordance with shop policies, including wearing assigned PPE Attend required training sessions on assigned PPE and EHS provided by the College Optional opportunity: Opt-in for First Responder training for injuries, blood, and bodily fluid clean-up, as well as Emergency Responder management to enhance your skills and qualify for a wage increase Familiarize yourself with basic first aid procedures and be prepared to assist in case of minor injuries or accidents, if trained and opted in Attend safety meetings and training sessions to stay updated on safety practices, emergency response procedures, and blood and bodily fluid clean-up, if opted in Report any accidents or safety concerns to the supervisor and actively participate in incident documentation Non-Essential — 5% Help with the unloading and stocking of stock and raw materials in the Model Shop and from the loading dock Other related duties, as may be assigned Physical Demands and Working Environment The conditions herein 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 job functions. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a shop setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time using shop equipment including computers, viewing computer monitors, shop equipment etc.

; interactions with other individuals. Due to the nature of the work environment, there is exposure to loud noises, chemicals, fumes, dust and heat. Full-time positions work 35 hours; part-time positions work less than 30 hours each week on average. Staff operating in a normal schedule of Monday through Friday; with the possibility of nights and weekends as needed.

Part-time positions operate within this timeframe. The position is to be performed on-site as a condition of employment. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an shop setting; to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; including, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, squatting, and twisting; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight (50 pounds, or team-lift up to 100 pounds); to operate office and shop equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Regular and consistent attendance are required for most positions. Vision: Must be able to have the visual capacity to perform activities such as setting up equipment, viewing a computer terminal and other normal technician work with or without correction. Hearing: Must be able to communicate effectively in the course of normal business communication or exchange ideas with or without correction The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this job; they do not purport to describe all functions.

Employees may be assigned other duties, and the essential functions may be changed from time to time as necessary.