Sculpture Studio Technician & Safety Lead

The Claremont Colleges Services; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Sculpt ure Technician at Pomona College’s sculpture facilities is responsible for maintaining safe operations in the woodshop, CNC router, foundry, welding shop, and kiln area. You will advise students on art fabrication and ensure proper safety procedures.

This role also involves hazardous materials handling, tool purchases, and coordinating maintenance projects, with 40 hours weekly and occasional evenings. The position is based in Claremont, CA.

Qualifications

• Education: BFA or related field; MFA preferred.
• Experience in fine arts programs or studios required.
• Strong mechanical skills to troubleshoot machine issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe procedures in foundry, woodshop, CNC router, welding shop and kiln area.
• Advise students on technical aspects of art fabrication.
• Maintain and repair equipment and tools in sculpture.
• Maintain safety documentation and hazardous materials handling.
• Schedule deliveries of bulk materials and assist with summer maintenance.

Skills

Studio maintenance

Safety training

Communication

Time management

Education

BFA degree

MFA preferred

Tools

Rhino

Blender

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sculpt ure Technician at Pomona College’s sculpture facilities is responsible for maintaining safe operations in the woodshop, CNC router, foundry, welding shop, and kiln area. You will advise students on art fabrication and ensure proper safety procedures.

This role also involves hazardous materials handling, tool purchases, and coordinating maintenance projects, with 40 hours weekly and occasional evenings. The position is based in Claremont, CA.