Shop Technician, School of Industrial Design

Academy of Art University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k options

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Commuter benefit program

One undergraduate course tuition free

Job summary

Academy of Art University seeks a Shop Technician for the School of Industrial Design to support the shop environment directly with students, faculty, and staff in San Francisco, CA. The role involves processing 3D and laser files, maintaining laser systems, and ensuring safety and compliance with shop operations.

Experience with CNC, metal fabrication, and 3D laser printing is a plus. The position offers full-time benefits including health insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a passion for student success.
• Ability to enforce safety and proper use of tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot and assist students and faculty with projects.

Responsibilities

• Process student 3D and laser files for output.
• Verify files are print ready and payment has been made.
• Co-manage digital queue of 3D projects.
• Submit supply requests of materials and parts requiring replacement to shop Manager.
• Parts extraction and bed/head cleaning.
• Laser cutting of remote student files.
• Maintain and clean Epilog Laser systems.
• Troubleshoot software/translation issues with student projects.
• Execute preventive maintenance on all systems.
• Assist shop Manager as needed in operation of shop.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Tools

CNC

Epilog Laser

Wood & metal shop tools

Job description

Driven. Engaging. Innovative. Do these words motivate you? If so, then we want to talk with you. Academy of Art University offers a rewarding employment experience for those who excel in a dynamic environment and who can consistently deliver high-caliber customer service.

We thrive on ingenuity and pursue ideas every day that lead to extraordinary opportunities for tomorrow.

Academy of Art University is seeking a Shop Technician for the School of Industrial Design to work directly with students, faculty, and staff to support the shop environment. This individual should have excellent communication skills and a passion for student success. This position is on-site in San Francisco, CA. Experience with CNC, Metal Fabrication, 3D laser printing a plus!

• Process student 3d and Laser files for output
• Verify files are print ready and payment has been made
• Co-manage digital queue of 3D projects
• Submit supply requests of materials and parts requiring replacement to shop Manager
• Parts extraction and bed/head cleaning
• Laser cutting of remote student files
• Maintain and clean Epilog Laser systems
• Troubleshoot software/translation issues with student projects
• Execute preventive maintenance on all systems
• Perform general rapid prototyping lab housekeeping
• Cover the wood and metal shops
• Issue and receive tools from students using Web checkout
• Write tickets assist report after assisting students or faculty
• Maintain machinery-change blades, belts, and discs on saws and sanders
• Assist students in the use of machinery and tools
• Enforce safety and correct use of tools
• Submit supply lists of tools and parts requiring replacement to shop Manager
• Maintain running inventory of tools
• Ensure that shop is neat and that students clean up after themselves
• Participate in and adhere to the cross-training program for lab and shop technicians, ensuring the ability to perform multiple roles and support operations effectively during periods of short staffing, as required by the University, with comprehensive training provided.
• Assist shop Manager as need in operation of shop

Compensation: $24.00/hour

Benefits: Academy of Art University offers full-time employees health insurance, 401k options, paid vacation based on years of service (15 days' accrual at start), paid holidays, paid sick leave and a commuter benefit program.

The Academy also offers full-time employees an opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition free each semester.

Application Deadline: August 31 2026

Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law.

Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons.

Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Academy of Art University, established in 1929 by Richard S. Stephens, transforms aspiring students into professional artists and designers.

For three generations, the Stephens family has been devoted to the development of aspiring artists and has held the fundamental belief that with proper instruction, hard work and dedication, students can learn the skills necessary to become artistic professionals.