TC2 Loom Student Technician

Maryland Institute College of Art; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is seeking a TC2 Loom Student Technician to support TC2 users and help maintain loom operations on campus.

Work with the Studio Manager, Fiber staff, and TC2 faculty to perform warp maintenance, assist with warp winding, and document weaving activity. This part-time student role requires strong communication and a current MICA student.

This position offers hands-on experience in weaving and access to studio facilities on campus.

Qualifications

• Current MICA student.
• Previous work experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Have floor loom weaving experience.
• Demonstrated practical understanding of responsible TC2 use and warp maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform a weekly checklist of equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Document issues with the TC2, related tools, calendar, and staff in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate warp maintenance to students within weekly work hours.
• Assist with weekly warp cut-offs and tie-ons.
• Document woven yardage in a shared spreadsheet.

Skills

Weaving techniques

Adobe Photoshop

Mechanical sensibility

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Student communication

Warp maintenance

Job description

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Job Title: TC2 Loom Student Technician

Department: Academic Services

Division: Academic Affairs

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Studio Manager, Fiber

General purpose: The TC2 Student Technician provides support to the TC2 and its users.

Summary of Essential Functions

The duties of the TC2 Student Technician will include performing warp maintenance and assisting with warp winding. The Student Technician will communicate and interface with the Studio Manager, Research Technician, and the TC2 faculty.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform a weekly checklist of equipment cleaning and maintenance
• Document and communicate any issues with the TC2, related tools, the TC2 calendar, and S103 to the Fiber Studio Manager and the TC2 faculty in a timely manner
• Demonstrate warp maintenance to students within weekly work hours
• Assist with and/or complete weekly or bi-weekly warp cut-offs and tie-ons
• Document woven yardage amounts for TC2 weavers in a shared spreadsheet; the spreadsheet is shared with staff and faculty
• Maintain stock of weaving name tags, organize yarn, and tidy S103
• Assist in sectional warping and warp tie-on for TC2 each semester
• Assist faculty in recording technical videos for TC2 users
• Assist Research Technician with loom maintenance and prep tasks
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Weaving Techniques (Floor loom, Tapestry, Backstrap and/or TC2)
• Adobe Photoshop Skills
• Good mechanical sensibility
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Sensitive to student needs
• Communicate with the studio community of students, faculty, and staff in a timely manner
• Demonstrate proper warp maintenance and troubleshooting techniques to TC2 users

Minimum qualifications

• Current MICA student
• Previous work experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Have floor loom weaving experience
• Demonstrated practical understanding of responsible TC2 use and warp maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of TC2 experience
• 1+ year of weaving experience
• Portfolio demonstrating proficient skills and techniques of TC2 Loom

Reporting to this position: No Direct Reports

Conditions of Employment: Conditions: Background Check

Unusual Circumstances related to position: None

Physical demands and work environment:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to (50) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position)
• Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Required training:

• Handbook orientation
• Anti-Harassment
• Hazard Communication
• Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention
• Personal Protection Equipment (additional training may be added, SEE: EHS Manager training schedule)

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence.

MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.

Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Acknowledged nationally as a premier leader in art and design education, MICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artist - one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design and media. MICA is redefining the role of the artists and designers as creative, solutions-oriented makers and thinkers who will drive social, cultural, and economic advancement for our future. As the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the nation, MICA is located in Baltimore, deeply connected to the community. It is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers.