Sculpture Lab Technician & Studio Supervisor

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Other services and perks

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a full‑time Sculpture Lab Technician to support a range of sculpture processes and materials. This role manages studio equipment, inventories resources, and helps supervise student workers and faculty activities.

Responsibilities include lab safety, SOP development, supervising students and TAs, and maintaining shop equipment. Strong knowledge of fabrication, mold making, and casting is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience working with sculpture students.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing woodworking, metal fabrication, and foundry equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of sculpture fabrication techniques including mold making, casting, welding, and related processes.
• Competencies: teamwork, communication, initiative, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lab management and SOP documentation for equipment and processes.
• Supervise students and graduate TAs; schedule lab hours and tasks.
• Maintain and repair sculpture facility equipment; procure new gear as needed.
• Inventory control and organized, functional studio environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Degree

Bachelor’s degree in Sculpture

Tools

Adobe Suite

Photoshop

Premiere

Illustrator

Rhino 3D

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a full‑time Sculpture Lab Technician to support a range of sculpture processes and materials. This role manages studio equipment, inventories resources, and helps supervise student workers and faculty activities.

Responsibilities include lab safety, SOP development, supervising students and TAs, and maintaining shop equipment. Strong knowledge of fabrication, mold making, and casting is essential for success.