Collins Foundry Monitor - MassArt in Boston, Massachusetts at MassArt

Position Title: Collins Foundry Monitor - MassArt

Location: Boston, MA Category: Temporary Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Thu Sep 10 2026 Job Description:

Oversees metal shop, understands and enforces safety protocols.

Serve as a foundry specific resource, including but not limited to: wax / spruing help,
sand mold / gating help, dipping ceramic shell, chip out / sandblasting, metal finishing,
patina, etc. Other problem solving as it arises. Check in with the Associate Professor to set time) once /
week to assess what needs attention based on the following:

Key responsibilities:
Supervise ceramic shell system (with Marjee and the foundry TAs)

• Supervise mixing slurry
• Coordinate with the TAs and Iron Corps for mixing crew
• Set viscosity check schedule (and employ it)
• Maintain stucco bins - quantity of sand and encourage students to riddle
• Be a contact person if something looks wrong / tank seizes up
• Inventory and stock materials
• Help keep wax room clean and organized
• Encourage students to scrape tables after use
• Encourage proper storage of projects (on shelves / in studios / lockers)
• Recycle wax

Metal shop / foundry supervision + safety

• Be available for metal working help outside of class
• Keep die grinders (and wrenches) organized
• Inventory abrasives so we can order and re-stock
• Maintain stock of carbide burrs and lend out for use

Job Requirements:

Hourly Rate:$20.00 an hour

Working Hours: 10 hours per week

• Knolwedge of shop safety and tools/machinery

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here.

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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