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Amity Foundation Workshop Technician in TUCSON, Arizona
Amity Foundation an internationally acclaimed teaching, and therapeutic community are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a Workshop Technician at our campus in Tucson, AZ. With this groundbreaking opportunity not only will allow you to work with our programs to help marginalized populations, but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.
About Amity
Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.
Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal.
About the position
The Workshop Technician will be responsible for ensuring a safe and reliable experience and journey through the workshop. The role will involve working closely with a team, especially the Workshop Manager, to improve and develop our workshop offering. Responsible for producing, designing, crafting, and testing wood products such as cabinets and furniture using specialized tools.
What You Will Do:
Design, produce, and test wood products.
Build furniture using hand tools.
Review and provide an appropriate work completion schedule.
Oversee and instruct fellow workers in shaping and trimming the wood correctly.
Complete all stages of woodworking process.
Using hand tools and woodworking machinery for cutting, trimming, and shaping wood
Cut, shape, and smooth wooden parts.
Add fasteners and adhesives and connect the pieces to form a complete unit.
Operate specialized pieces of woodworking machinery.
Outlining and cutting wood as per the dimensions
Ensuring all dimensions are correct
Applying polish, paint or stain to ready furniture
Assist in managing furniture production and shipping
Assist in development and maintaining of inventory of all tools and equipment.
Safety train authorized personnel on the use of all equipment and tools.
Participate in community building activities as appropriate to position.
Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring:
High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) or equivalent training or work experience
Current CPR and First Aid Certification
Tuberculosis test from a health professional
Valid AZDPS Fingerprint Clearance card.
A minimal knowledge of contemporary substance abuse treatment practices in a residential setting.
Good verbal and written communication skills with a high level of empathy.
Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectively under pressure generated through association with substance abuse students.
What We Offer:
100% Employer-Sponsored HMO Medical,
PPO, Dental
Paid Vacation, Sick time, & Holidays.
401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
An organization committed to community action and social justice
Community-oriented workplace.
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