Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Assist the faculty, staff, and students in the use and upkeep of the Sculpture lab spaces. This is a safety monitoring position; lab assistants do not give instruction on the use of machines in lab spaces.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

-Monitor open shop hours on a schedule.

-Help maintain the cleanliness of the space.

-Monitor the space and oversee correct machine use procedures.

-Help build small items, or process materials for Lab spaces.

-Ability to work without direct supervision.

-Restock and dispose of supplies as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-No prior skills necessary.

-Shop experience and ability to use machinery like a table saw, welder, or laser cutter is a plus but not a requirement.

-Interest in making and learning new craft skills. Shop technician will teach lab assistants how to use machinery and specific processes including but not limited to woodworking, metalworking, and digital fabrication

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.