Mendocino College

Overview

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is seeking a Temporary Fine Woodworking Technician for its Fine Woodworking program located in Fort Bragg, CA. This is a short-term, non-continuing position for 40 hours per week, not to exceed 40 hours per week, for two weeks in Summer 2025 and as needed thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Assist Fine Woodworking instructors with duties in Fine Woodworking facilities.
• Help students with the use of equipment and safety procedures.
• Coordinate operational needs of the Fine Woodworking program.
• Assist in the bench room to support faculty in achieving instructional goals.
• Answer technical questions from students regarding machinery and supplies.
• Help develop the summer course schedule for Summer Session.
• Provide instructional assistance and office support for the Summer Session.
• Produce or fabricate materials required for student assignments.
• Facilitate program-related activities, including exhibitions and open houses.
• Maintain order in the bench room and machine room.
• Monitor documentation related to student accidents.
• Assist students in the safe use of all machines.
• Repair woodshop machinery and procure new machinery as needed.
• Maintain woodshop machinery and supply sharp bits and blades.
• Design and build jigs for student use in the machine room.
• Purchase and maintain specialty tools and supplies.
• Coordinate the wood supply for student projects.
• Manage finances related to student projects and supplies.
• Maintain communication with the District Communications Department.
• Assist in creating non-instructional documentation and forms.
• Update the program’s website and social media.
• Manage incoming donations to the Fine Woodworking program.

Requirements

• Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of students, staff, and faculty.
• Knowledge of materials used in a Fine Woodworking environment.
• Understanding of safety procedures in a woodworking environment.
• Basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Ability to operate woodworking equipment safely.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe lab environment.
• Familiarity with software packages like Filemaker Pro, Adobe Lightroom, and MS Office.

Benefits

• PTO

Additional Information

• This is a temporary position for two weeks in Summer 2025 and as needed thereafter.
• The position is located in Fort Bragg, CA.