Shop Technician

Job Description

The Shop Technician operates and maintains safe, clean interdisciplinary fabrication shops for the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The focus of this position is on utilizing and implementing wood, metal, and plastic fabrication equipment, and a demonstrated working knowledge of digital fabrication techniques that could be used in traditional practices. They operate in spaces where students and faculty are engaged in advanced fabrication and materials research. They function to give students an intimidation-free and safe learning environment, equipped with modern technologies in support of the curriculum, with which they can research, explore, and create through various materials, processes, and techniques

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local United. Education and Experience

• College degree in related field (Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Sculpture, Studio Art, Theatrical.
• Technical Direction, etc.) or relevant work experience.
• 2+ years teaching/mentoring in shop related field preferred; however, all teaching/mentoring experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge of safety practices and compliance with OSHA regulations required.
• Availability to work on-premises with a regular schedule that includes evenings and weekend shifts.

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience with fabrication techniques in one or more of the following mediums: wood, metal/foundry, and/or plastics.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following:
• Digital fabrication (3d printing, laser cutting, 3d scanning, CNC routing, etc.)
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Rhino/RhinoCam
• Autodesk Suite (ACAD, Fusion)
• Solidworks
• Inventor
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Word)

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction on safe use of power tools and equipment including, but not limited to, saws, drills, grinders, welders, pressure pots, hand tools, etc. for students, faculty and staff.
• Maintain health and safety standards as dictated by University and government regulation.
• Maintain and repair equipment as necessary, implement upgrades.
• Maintain inventory of materials, equipment, machine parts, consumables, and hand tools.
• Work with Director of Fabrication Shops to continually review and improve shop practices and interfaces with curriculum.
• Operate and provide instruction on CNC routers, laser cutters, 3d printers, 3d scanners, audio/video equipment, etc. for students, faculty and staff.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50lbs.
• Stand for long periods.

Tools/Equipment Not Applicable