Lead Fabricator – Museum Exhibit Creations

SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Life and AD&D Coverage

Disability Insurance

Mental Health and Wellness Benefits

Discount Programs

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

SFMOMA Membership

Job summary

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art seeks a Lead Museum Prep, Fabrication Shop to oversee the design and construction of exhibition casework and displays, coordinating with multiple departments. This senior role directs fabricators, mentors staff, and helps set professional standards.

Based in San Francisco, this full-time, onsite position represents the museum to external partners and contributes to materials planning and scheduling while maintaining safety and efficiency in the shop.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Trade Certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Leadership and project management skills essential.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, create a plan, and execute complex fabrication projects.
• Ability to work in effective and efficient manner with regard to time and materials.
• Ability to proficiently utilize shop equipment including portable and stationary power tools.
• Demonstrated concern for detail, accuracy, and efficiency in the execution of projects.
• Demonstrated safe wood and metal shop practices with all fabrication shop equipment.
• Ability to guide others in the safe use of the fabrication shop and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication shop crew in all aspects of design and execution of casework/displays utilizing proper techniques and safety standards.
• Function in a leadership role by setting an example of standards for performance and professional behavior with colleagues, including developing and enhancing professional standards, mentoring members of the Fabrication team.
• Lead Fabrication staff on a project-by-project basis, assigning and delegating tasks and responsibilities pursuant to the assigned goal, in partnership with the Fabrication Shop Supervisor.
• Assist the Supervisor regarding compliance with fire code safety, including supporting the update of the museum SOP.
• Develop and maintain methods for care, and storage of hazardous waste, building materials, and machinery pertaining to the fabrication of exhibitions casework and display fixtures.
• Consult with Preparator, Collections Technical, and Exhibition Design team members in the technical design of exhibition display fixtures including pedestals platforms and mounts.
• Paint and construct pedestals, boxes, fixtures and other finished structures related to the installation and display of exhibitions and works of art.
• Prepare galleries between exhibitions and maintain function of exhibition casework
• Work directly with artists and artist assistants towards the success of their project, while ensuring their requests are reviewed/approved by the appropriate curator, registrar, and conservator.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Reading fabrication drawings

Safety compliance

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Trade Certification

Tools

Shop equipment

Power tools

Materials procurement

Job description

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art seeks a Lead Museum Prep, Fabrication Shop to oversee the design and construction of exhibition casework and displays, coordinating with multiple departments. This senior role directs fabricators, mentors staff, and helps set professional standards.

Based in San Francisco, this full-time, onsite position represents the museum to external partners and contributes to materials planning and scheduling while maintaining safety and efficiency in the shop.