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Simi Valley Unified School District lists this Machine Program Shop Assistant opportunity in simi valley, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Machine Program Shop AssistantUnder the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, provides basic, non-technical assistance to the machine program workshop, classrooms, and laboratories at the Simi Institute for Careers & Education. Distinguishing Characteristics A Machine Program Shop Assistant provides basic, routine, and non-technical support to the machine program under close guidance.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsAssists with minor construction of tooling and machining equipment under the guidance of a machine instructor or instructional assistant.Performs basic repairs to tools and equipment and refers more complex repairs to a machine instructor or instructional assistant.Sets up, tests, and takes down equipment, supplies, and work stations used in classes and laboratories per the instruction of a machine instructor or instructional assistant.Directs students to resources (e.g. training materials, machine instructor/instructional assistant) for instructional support.Cleans equipment and work areas; handles and disposes of harmful or hazardous materials according to specific instructions relating to their disposal.Stocks and organizes the stockroom; inventories equipment, materials, and supplies (e.g. tools, parts, metal items, consumable supplies) and written materials and manuals required for student instructional needs; checks out and monitors tools, equipment, supplies, and materials used by students.Performs light cleaning (e.g. sweeping floors, picking up trash) and shop upkeep (e.g. metal recycling, replacing/cleaning oils and other fluids) to assist with maintaining the machine shop in a neat and functioning condition.Other FunctionsPerforms other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience Enrollment in the Simi Institute for Careers & Education machine program or equivalent recognized machine instructional program and successful completion of the machine classroom safety protocols test or equivalent machine safety examination OR Six months of experience working in an industry which provides familiarity with basic machining and shop safetySupplemental InformationSkills, Knowledge and Abilities Skills to:Safely operate assigned machine shop tools and equipmentKnowledge of:Machine laboratory and workshop procedures, organization, equipment, and toolsAppropriate safety precautions and procedures associated with machining and tooling workBasic inventory methodsAbility to:Assist in minor construction of tooling and machining equipment, work stations, and demonstrationsPerform basic minor repair of machine shop tools and equipmentPerform light manual laborLift, carry, push, and pull objects of medium to heavy weightCollaborate with others to carry out workCarry out verbal and written instructionsLearn and apply new information and skillsWorking Environment Work is performed in an indoor environment where safety considerations exist from physical labor and hazardous materials. Individuals protected by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) may request accommodation if needed. In order for appropriate arrangements to be made for testing, your request must be received at the time your application is submitted. If special arrangements are not requested at the time the application is submitted, it is understood that no special accommodations are required. Documentation on the need for accommodation must accompany your request. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Simi Valley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants for employment. The application, examination, and selection process shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristicsBenefitsSalary: Five step salary range that provides annual increases of approximately five percent until the fifth step is reached. New hire initial step placement (normally up to Step 3) based on qualifying education and experience as outlined in Merit System Rule 7.20.1. An employee who is promoted to a higher class shall be placed on the step of the new salary range that is at least five percent above the current rate, excluding any differential pay. Vacation: Earned based on assigned hours. Increased vacation allowance based on years of service with the district. Confidential employees receive an additional 3 days vacation allotment, up to a maximum of 22 days. Management employees receive 22 days of vacation (based on 12-month assignment). Sick Leave: Earned at the rate of one day (based on the number of assigned hours) per month, and is accumulative from year to year. Holidays: Fourteen paid holidays per year (based on 12-month assignment). Insurance and Credit Union: The District offers a competitive Health and Welfare plan for employees and dependents, based upon the number of hours worked; employees who are placed in a regular assignment of 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits. The Ventura Schools Federal Credit Union offers a variety of services. Retirement: Employees are covered by Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Social Security and Medicare. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer. Click to visit Public Employees Retirement System(CalPERS) website.
Worksite address
simi valley, CA, 93065, US
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