Onsite Museum Fabrication Technician I

SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SF City Option

SFMOMA Membership

Job summary

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is seeking an on-call Fabricator I for the Fabrication Shop in San Francisco. You will construct and finish casework and displays for the museum's collections and exhibitions, following safety and departmental standards.

Responsibilities include executing fabrication requests, painting and assembling structures, and maintaining shop operations. Requires a Bachelor's degree or trade certification or equivalent experience, with strong safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Trade Certification or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of one year of related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and plans.
• Efficient use of time and materials in fabrication projects.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency.
• Safe operation of wood and metal shop tools and equipment.
• Ability to guide others in the safe use of shop equipment.
• Knowledge of safety precautions for solvents and adhesives.

Responsibilities

• Execute fabrication requests for installation and display of exhibitions and artworks.
• Paint or construct casework, pedestals, displays, fixtures, mounts, and related structures.
• Assist in maintenance of fabrication shop per schedule.
• Foster a collaborative team environment within the department.
• Demonstrate best practices in fabrication and finishing techniques.
• Transport materials and displays safely throughout the museum.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Reading fabrication drawings

Time management

Attention to detail

Safety practices

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or Trade Certification

Tools

Power tools

Wood shop equipment

Metalworking tools

Job description

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is seeking an on-call Fabricator I for the Fabrication Shop in San Francisco. You will construct and finish casework and displays for the museum's collections and exhibitions, following safety and departmental standards.

Responsibilities include executing fabrication requests, painting and assembling structures, and maintaining shop operations. Requires a Bachelor's degree or trade certification or equivalent experience, with strong safety and