"Temporary Shop Technician"

This is a temporary, part-time position to support Studio Manager/Shop Supervisor (in studio arts) during open shop time of the semester. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate and supervise various fabrication processes, including the use of hand and power tools, and enforce safety protocols (including cleanup protocols) for students and faculty in the studio art wood shop and class labs.

Education required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Education preferred: Bachelor's Degree

Substitution for Education Requirement: none

Experience Requirement: 6 months

Experience preferred but not required: Experience in an academic setting or fine art preparations techniques (fabrication)

Skills Required:

• Expert-level use of power tools
• Expert-level knowledge of safe operation of power tools and hand tools.
• A wide variety of art fabrication techniques and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Detail-oriented and organizational skills

Physical Demands: Long periods of standing, bending, lifting. Ability to lift 50lbs.

Working Conditions: Cement floors, steel-toed shoes required and safety glasses

Security sensitive: No

Skills Preferred but not required: Welding and metal fabrication

Description of Job Duty: Ensure the safe use and operation of tools and advise on fabrication techniques

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