Framing & Matting Specialist – Custom Artwork

U.S. Air Force Academy; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Arts & Crafts Center seeks a skilled matting and framing technician to support our community by preparing archival mats, cutting custom shapes, assembling frames and processing glazing for artwork.

The position requires careful measuring, inventory control, customer service, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This NAF role includes benefits and an uncommon tour of duty as part of the team at Colorado Springs.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible experience in matting and framing techniques.
• Experience in custom mat cutting methods: single, double, V grooves, inlay, oval shapes.
• Skill in cutting glare and non-glare glass for various artwork.
• Some experience in inventory procedures.
• Ability to measure accurately.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate matting and framing equipment.
• Ability to resolve arithmetic problems and make change when serving customers.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Duties require an uncommon tour of duty.
• Tier 1 background investigation required.

Skills

Matting & Framing

Custom Mat Cutting

Glass Cutting

Inventory Procedures

Accurate Measuring

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Framing Equipment

Cash Handling

Physical Ability

Job description

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Arts & Crafts Center seeks a skilled matting and framing technician to support our community by preparing archival mats, cutting custom shapes, assembling frames and processing glazing for artwork.

The position requires careful measuring, inventory control, customer service, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This NAF role includes benefits and an uncommon tour of duty as part of the team at Colorado Springs.