Blake Center Machinist

POSITION OVERVIEW

Join a growth-oriented, collaborative learning community committed to developing the whole person for college and life. Westminster hires and retains passionate, talented, diverse educators like you to prepare our students to be lifelong learners, well-equipped to address local and global challenges. Westminster excels regionally and nationally in every area of school life, from academics to the arts and athletics, achieving excellence through a wide range of programming — and we need you to help us! 

As the Upper School Machinist, you will serve as both mentor and technical expert, empowering students and faculty to bring bold ideas to life through safe and creative use of our brand new fabrication facilities in Westminster’s Blake Center. In this role, you play a central role in advancing Westminster’s mission of innovation, design, and hands-on learning.

For our part, Westminster stands ready to support you with exceptional resources, including a Center for Teaching that provides workshops, cohorts, coaching, travel grants, and resources to help you be your best. At Westminster, you are more than just an expert; you make a difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and families – and they, in turn, make a difference in yours.

Supervisor: Head of Upper School

Position Status: salaried, exempt, full-time, 11-month position

Start Date: January 1st, 2026

Work Hours: Typical hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some weekend and evening work may be required. 

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a successful candidate.

• Teaching experience in secondary or higher education preferred
• Woodworking experience, including using: table saw, circular saw, band saw, jointer, planer, router table, CNC router, orbital sander, disc sander, spindle sander, miter saw, drill press, wood lathe, and various hand tools
• Machining experience using tools typical of most machine shops, including: metal lathe, vertical mill, drill press, sheet metal brake, CNC router, horizontal and vertical band saws, surface grinder, belt sander, bench grinder, arbor press, hydraulic press, angle grinder, and various hand tools
• Welding experience (MIG and TIG)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development of our safety and operation training and protocols. 
• Train students and faculty in the safe and effective operation of metal and wood shop equipment, ensuring best practices are consistently followed.
• Facilitate student and faculty learning in innovation and safety-critical lab spaces throughout the day.
• Partner with students, faculty, and student groups (such as our Robotics team) to design and execute projects that foster technical mastery, creative problem solving, and collaboration.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment in the Blake Center’s first-floor labs (Wood Lab, Metal Lab, Project Assembly Space, Maker Lab, and Laser Cutting & 3D Printing Space).
• Maintain equipment within those lab spaces in full working order, including scheduling regular maintenance and repairs with third parties and performing routine tasks such as alignment, blade changes, lubrication, filter changes, and minor repairs as needed.
• Manage materials and supplies, including inventory, stocking, and organization, to support ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with the Director of Upper School Innovation Spaces to design and fabricate teaching aids that support innovative teaching ideas.
• Collaborate on 3-week immersive, interdisciplinary JanTerm classes.
• Advise students as part of the Upper School Advisory Program.
• Drive students in school-owned vehicles to events.
• Contribute to the larger school community through coaching or sponsoring co-curricular programs.

In addition to relevant experience and a strong educational background, successful candidates demonstrate a love of working with children, an engaging teaching style, the ability to interact well with parents and colleagues, and a willingness to create and promote an inclusive learning environment.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to become CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified is required. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may frequently walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.  The noise level in the work environment is often loud.

Westminster is a drug-free, smoke/vape-free campus.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the regular business day.  Overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required and is associated mainly with planned events, conferences, and professional development opportunities.

Driving a Westminster vehicle may be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Westminster is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment.  It is Westminster’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities and administer terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran under applicable federal, state, and local laws.  EOE/M/F/D/V.