Shop Technician

This position is no longer open.

The School of Architecture & Design is currently looking for a Shop Technician to be located at Byblos Campus. The Shop Technician is mainly responsible for managing the workshops, and assisting faculty & students with design projects requiring the use of the wood and metal shop, as well as use of laser cutting machine and other tools.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

The Shop Technician main duties and responsibilities consist of:

• Assisting the Shop supervisor in the maintenance and oversight of the wood and metal shops.
• Supporting all of the School of Architecture & Design students and providing appropriate assistance in their projects that require use of the workshop, ensuring adequate supervision of students working in the workshop.
• Assisting students in 3D modeling using laser & other machines.
• Initiating all students using the workshop to the safe and proper use of machinery, and giving training sessions as required.
• Maintaining all equipment in good operating condition, keeping an updated shop inventory and implementing standard safety procedures.
• Performing other duties pertinent to this job as assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of shop tools, materials, methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of welding, brazing, forging, cutting, soldering, wood working.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to use a wide variety of power and mechanical tools.
• Good communication and training skills
• Ability to interact effectively with faculty, students & staff.
• Computer literacy and Knowledge of 3D modeling a plus.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school or technical equivalent certificate (TS Electro Mechanical), basic Arabic and English writing and communication
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a wood & metal workshop
• Should have knowledge in 3D modeling and digital machinery

CVs and a portfolio of works should be emailed to vacancy9@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title ‘Shop Technician’ in the subject line.  Please provide the exact month and year while listing your professional experience.

Closing date for applications is Monday June 15, 2015.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Lebanese American University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity