Materials Assistant- Fashion

Job Description:

• Maintain the machinery in classrooms and labs- daily, weekly and monthly.
• Provide guidance and instruction to students/faculty in the proper and safe use of equipment.
• Repair and maintain Fashion Design's industrial sewing machines, irons and dress forms.
• Replace needles and thread machines when needed.
• Assist students in labs and classrooms with threading, jams in machines, dress form issues and iron issues.
• Create and coordinate technician / mechanic schedules.
• Change oil in sewing machines at the end of each semester.
• Blow out all machines at the end of each semester (inside motor and inside machines).
• Work with the Department and Chair on inventory needs.
• Assess conditions of dress forms for maintenance and replacement.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements for Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of four (4) years of professional, mechanic and industry related experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Reasonable fluency with machinery. Must demonstrate hand skills and practical fluency with sewing machines and irons. This position requires a strong initiative and the ability to follow through, oversee and complete projects.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Read Comprehend- Frequent; Perform Calculations- N/A; Communicate Orally- Frequent; Reason & Analyze- Frequent; Write- Occasional

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Lab

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit-Frequent; Stand-Frequent; Bend- Frequent; Walk- Frequent; Climb- Frequent; Pull- Occasional; Push- Occasional; Lift

Additional Information:

Full-Time Salaried, 35 hour work week; Work Schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Salary Schedule 92
Hiring Salary $60,685 per year

Full-Time Benefits
Employee Holiday and Work Schedule
4-Day Summer Workweek
Remote Pilot Program

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for the position, you must submit the following documents online:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Returning Applicants - Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application material.

Please note that due to the anticipated volume of applications, we are unable to contact each applicant about his or her application status.

For more information about us, please visit FIT's website at: http://www.fitnyc.edu .

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FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu .

About Fashion Institute of Technology:

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites applications for a Materials Assistant in the Fashion Department, School of Art & Design.