Interdisciplinary Sculpture, Student Worker
About The Position
General purpose: The Sculpture Studio Student Technician assists with the day-to-day operations of the Interdisciplinary Sculpture Department studios, including the wood shop, mold shop, and metal shop, supporting student work in the studios, and fielding questions about the studio facilities Work Schedule: Part-time 5-10 hours per week, regular business hours, evenings, and weekends. 2 semester appointment renewable. Summary of Essential Functions: Assist students with machine setup/unlocking equipment Support students with CNC plasma cutting, once trained. Change consumable items on machines such as blades and abrasives Report any damaged or out-of-stock items to the Studio Manager Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment
Requirements
- Ability to collaborate with the studio community of students, faculty, and staff
- Proficient communication skills – don’t be shy. Share what you know when people ask questions
- Practical knowledge of welding, fabrication, basic woodworking, and mold making
- Ability to draw in Rhino, and to be able to help students troubleshoot their files and fix drawings
- Ability to assist with mold making, rubber mixing, plaster mixing, clay work ,and proper PPE related to mold making
- Metal casting and ceramic shell knowledge
- Good mechanical sensibility
- Good organizational skills
- Quality craftsmanship and a desire to incorporate cross-disciplinary methods in your work
- Strong organizational skills
- Sensitive to student needs
- Knowledge of PPE appropriate to technique or machinery
- Current MICA undergraduate student
- Previous job experience
- Sculpture major/INTRO to SCULPTURE and METAL FABRICATION CLASSES
- Sculpture studio tool knowledge
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years of metal working experience
- 1+ years of woodworking experience
- 1+ years of mold-making experience
- Working as a technician elsewhere on campus
- Skills in Rhino 3D/Sheetcam CNC Plasma cutting software
- Knowledge of various welding techniques
- Solid portfolio demonstrating skills and techniques relevant to this position
Responsibilities
- Assist students with machine setup/unlocking equipment
- Support students with CNC plasma cutting, once trained.
- Change consumable items on machines such as blades and abrasives
- Report any damaged or out-of-stock items to the Studio Manager
- Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment
- Assist with maintaining and enforcing Environmental Health and Safety compliance by modeling safe studio practices and ensuring proper shop etiquette
- Provide support to the student community and monitor equipment use
- Enforce studio policies and demonstrate best practices when assisting students with equipment, materials, and techniques
- Assist other student technicians in areas where necessary.
- Lock all equipment at the end of a shift
- Shut off all fans/ventilation at the end of a shift
- Ensure ventilation is being used correctly and where/when necessary
- Clean studios at the end of the night shift
- Communicate with the Studio Manager to help maintain tools, software, and check stock of PPE
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
