Sculpture Studio/Lab Technician

Loyola Marymount University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University in New York is seeking a Part-Time Sculpture Studio Technician to support the MakerSpace with wood, metal, and other materials. You will operate shop equipment, assist students and faculty, and help enforce safety policies during evenings and weekends.

The role involves maintaining tools and inventory, providing demonstrations, and ensuring clean, safe work areas, while reporting to the supervising faculty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Fine Arts or related field) or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in a lab/shop environment is required.
• Advanced woodworking and metal fabrication skills are preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Individual must be able to lift up to 30lbs without accommodations.
• Must be able to work evenings and/or weekends based on business necessity.

Responsibilities

• Provides students and/or faculty with technical assistance and/or guidance in the operation of general machine shop equipment.
• Assists with mechanical and electrical machinery malfunctions.
• Performs safety demonstrations and enforces proper shop protocols and procedures.
• May help identify additional training which would benefit students and/or faculty.
• Assists students and/or faculty to design, fabricate, and/or adapt parts for classroom projects.
• Assists students and/or faculty with operation of tools and equipment while in the shop and ensures adherence to internal operating policies and procedures and external regulations (i.e., OSHA operating standards).
• Operates specialized hand and power tools and equipment in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Inspects, monitors, and/or repairs general machine shop equipment to keep in proper working order.
• Maintains and services tools as needed.
• Makes recommendations on new and replacement equipment to upper management.
• Maintains inventory of frequently used supplies.
• Helps maintain accurate shop records.
• Checks tools in and out to students and faculty.
• Promotes and maintains a safe, clean, and organized working environment for self and others.
• Cleans up job site following work completion.
• Attends departmental meetings, trainings, and workshops to maintain currency with and understanding of all policies and procedures related to the Shop, the College, and other outside regulatory agencies.
• Maintains current knowledge and best practices on new tools, equipment, and technological advances.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Woodworking

Metal fabrication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related field

Job description

Under the direction faculty and staff, the Part-Time Sculpture Studio (Makerspace) Technician performs a variety of skilled work involving wood, metal, and other materials. The Technician operates machinery and general shop equipment and tools to provide instructional safety demonstrations, product fabrication assistance, and other forms of technical support for students and faculty. Other duties include maintenance of machine and overall shop cleanliness; inventorying of equipment/supplies; and adherence and enforcement of safety policies and protocols. The work schedule averages on 10 hours per week. The work schedule will be developed to accommodate staffing the facility and will require evening and/or weekend hours. This position reports directly to the faculty who hold classes in the MakerSpace.

Responsibilities:

• Provides students and/or faculty with technical assistance and/or guidance in the operation of general machine shop equipment. Assists with mechanical and electrical machinery malfunctions.
• Performs safety demonstrations and enforces proper shop protocols and procedures. May help identify additional training which would benefit students and/or faculty.
• Assists students and/or faculty to design, fabricate, and/or adapt parts for classroom projects. Assists students and/or faculty with operation of tools and equipment while in the shop and ensures adherence to internal operating policies and procedures and external regulations (i.e., OSHA operating standards.)
• Operates specialized hand and power tools and equipment in accordance with health and safety regulations. Inspects, monitors, and/or repairs general machine shop equipment to keep in proper working order. Maintains and services tools as needed. Makes recommendations on new and replacement equipment to upper management.
• Maintains inventory of frequently used supplies. Helps maintain accurate shop records. Checks tools in and out to students and faculty.
• Promotes and maintains a safe, clean, and organized working environment for self and others. Cleans up job site following work completion.
• Attends departmental meetings, trainings, and workshops to maintain currency with and understanding of all policies and procedures related to the Shop, the College, and other outside regulatory agencies.
• Maintains current knowledge and best practices on new tools, equipment, and technological advances.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Fine Arts or related field) or combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
• A minimum of 2 years work experience in a lab/shop environment is required.
• Advanced woodworking and metal fabrication skills are preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Individual must be able to lift up to 30lbs without accommodations.
• Must be able to work evenings and/or weekends based on business necessity.

Staff Temporary (Fixed Term)

Salary range $24.09 - $30.09 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

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