As a CNC operations coordinator, you will schedule lab hours according to the academic calendar and supervise the workflow in the CNC lab to ensure maximum productivity. You will coordinate workloads with other CNC operators and update department information and resource pages so students can access current reference materials, file requirements, and comprehensive knowledge. Among other responsibilities, you will maintain the safety, functionality, and cleanliness of the lab equipment and facilities to provide excellent customer service for all SCAD students. After performing preventative maintenance on equipment, you will report any concerns to a supervisor. You will also assess space utilization to accommodate new equipment, processes, and student needs. Your duties include developing and enforcing all lab policies, procedures, and safety protocols, as well as demonstrating the lab’s capabilities to faculty and students, and conducting tours for admissions and VIP visitors. Additionally, you will assist and guide students and faculty with challenging projects.
In this position, you will create and communicate procedure changes with faculty, staff, and students to maintain continuity. You will work directly with a supervisor to conduct interviews, hire, and train staff. Among other duties, you will consult with a supervisor on all SCAD special projects and external requests for CNC usage. You will also assess space utilization to accommodate new equipment, processes, and student needs, and verify that billing is accurate and paperwork is processed promptly. Responsibilities include coordination with an environmental health and safety officer to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and attendance at university-sponsored safety and security training sessions. Additionally, you will collaborate with a supervisor on lab operations and capital budgets and ensure accurate billing and timely processing.
In this role, you will foster relationships with all vendors to acquire materials, replacement parts, tools, and consumables. You will maintain sufficient inventory of lab materials, tools, and consumables to meet academic and research needs, and manage research materials, supplies, and vendors to ensure quality, pricing, and availability. Among other duties, you will work with students and faculty to provide support and quality output. Responsibilities include assisting students with basic fabrication issues. You will also proactively process jobs, identify and resolve project issues, and lead demonstrations and tours of the CNC lab. Additionally, you will provide backup operations support during peak demand and work in all SCAD shop spaces as needed.
The ideal candidate maintains professionalism and participates in special projects and events as needed. They are committed to following all established safety policies, procedures, and workflows for CNC lab equipment. The candidate demonstrates a detail-oriented approach to work and can multitask in a deadline-driven environment. They are knowledgeable about wood, wood processes, and woodworking machinery and are familiar with the School of Design studio equipment, techniques, and safety procedures. The candidate exhibits strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with students, faculty, and other staff in a dynamic academic setting. They are detail-oriented and highly observant with a strong work ethic and high standards in quality of work. Additionally, they can work nights and weekends as needed.
Minimum qualifications:
• At least five years of experience in CNC programming, maintenance, and operations
• Proficient computer skills and experience with Rhino, Solidworks, Fusion, or a similar 3D-modeling software
• Advanced knowledge of Mastercam and CNC programming, specifically three and five-axis mills and routers
Preferred qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Manual metal machining, welding, and woodshop experience
• Experience in an academic environment
Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.