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Job Title: Adjunct College Laboratory Technician – Industrial Design Technician
Job ID: 26117
Location: LaGuardia Community College
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
GENERAL DUTIES
– Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework.
– Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories
– Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials
– Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards
– Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities
– Manages equipment and materials inventories.
Job Title Name: Adjunct College Laboratory Technician
CONTRACT TITLE
Adjunct College Laboratory Technician
FLSA
Non-exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. In 2019, LaGuardia served over 30,000 students in pre-college, associate degree, and continuing education programs. Major areas of study include Health Sciences, STEM, Business and Technology, and Liberal Arts. Consistent with the diversity of Queens, 56 percent of LaGuardia students are born outside of the United States. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest come from Brooklyn and beyond. Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (88 percent), 58 percent are women, and 31 percent are over the age of 25. Forty-eight percent of LaGuardia students are Hispanic, making the college a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Sixty-six percent of LaGuardia students receive financial aid. Slightly less than half attend part-time, often because they need to work to support their families. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low-income students into the middle class and beyond – in a 2017 Stanford University study. For more information about LaGuardia please visit www.laguardia.edu.
The Industrial Design Technology Program at LaGuardia Community College is growing and seeks a design technician to support this growth. The primary responsibilities of the technician are to provide maintenance and support to design and fabrication operations in the workshops, design studios and C.A.D. computer laboratories. The individual should have strong traditional design fabrication knowledge and experience using hand tools, power tools and machine tools. The technician should also be experienced in Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing and digital fabrication techniques, including laser cutting, 3.D. printing, C.N.C. operations and microcontroller prototyping using Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi. The adjunct lecturer will perform, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
The Industrial Design Technology Program at LaGuardia Community College is growing and seeks a design technician to support this growth. The primary responsibilities of the technician are to provide maintenance and support to design and fabrication operations in the workshops, design studios and C.A.D. computer laboratories. The individual should have strong traditional design fabrication knowledge and experience using hand tools, power tools and machine tools. The technician should also be experienced in Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing and digital fabrication techniques, including laser cutting, 3.D. printing, C.N.C. operations and microcontroller prototyping using Arduino and/or Raspberry Pi. The adjunct lecturer will perform, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:
• Supervise and monitor all activities in the fabrication workshop;
• Ensure all fabrication workshop work areas are kept clean and safe, making sure materials and models are stored appropriately by the students;
• Maintain all equipment, changing and repairing of machine and computer hardware as needed;
• Create and update inventory of all tools, equipment and materials and submit replacement requests as needed;
• Train incoming fabrication workshop students on safety procedures and proper use of equipment and tools and supervise them on an ongoing basis to ensure safety protocols are maintained;
• Assist in setup and preparation of laser cutting, 3.D. printing, C.N.C. and digital prototyping jobs for industrial design students;
• Support computer aided design laboratories, design studios, fabrication workshop and program activities as needed.
This position is based in Queens, NY.
Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment. All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to their campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma with a minimum of four years related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate degree may be substituted for two years experience, and a Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for four years experience.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience and strong technical experience.
• Associate of advanced degree in a design or S.T.E.M. field preferred.
• Familiarity and experience working with equipment such as:
Laser cutters, C.N.C machines, 3.D. printers, vacuum formers, table saws, lathes,
sanders, drill press, power tools, and all associated workshop equipment.
• Proficiency with image editing, C.A.D./C.A.M. applications, and design software including, Adobe Suite, Rhino 3.D., Solidworks, Fusion 360 and Arduino I.D.E.
• Excellent communication skills.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred but not required.
• First Aid and advanced safety training preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
COMPENSATION
$32.44/hour
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select “Apply Now” and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
CLOSING DATE
March 16th 2023 (Extended)
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
