Glass Studio Technician: Hands-On Equipment & Safety

Alfred University; Town of Alfred (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred University in Alfred, NY, seeks a Glass Studio Technician to oversee and maintain all SDS glass facilities, including glassblowing, casting, and neon studios, ensuring safe, uninterrupted operation year-round.

The role involves hands-on maintenance of furnaces, kilns, and related equipment, coordinating with SDS staff, and supporting teaching and visiting artists without direct teaching duties. Union affiliation applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Proficiency with glass and sculpture equipment, including furnaces, kilns, neon manifold, flameworking torches, and coldworking gear.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update preventative maintenance schedules and task lists.
• Manage inventory and procurement of materials and consumables.
• Train and supervise student workers and technical apprentices.
• Coordinate with other technical staff to support studio operations.
• Serve as an emergency responder in furnace outages.

Skills

Glass equipment

Maintenance

Safety compliance

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Troubleshooting

Coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD software

Neon equipment knowledge

Microsoft Office

Trello

Job description

Alfred University in Alfred, NY, seeks a Glass Studio Technician to oversee and maintain all SDS glass facilities, including glassblowing, casting, and neon studios, ensuring safe, uninterrupted operation year-round.

The role involves hands-on maintenance of furnaces, kilns, and related equipment, coordinating with SDS staff, and supporting teaching and visiting artists without direct teaching duties. Union affiliation applies.