Sculpture Studio/Lab Technician
About The Position
Under the direction of faculty and staff, the Part-Time Sculpture Studio (Makerspace) Technician performs skilled work with wood, metal, and other materials. The Technician operates machinery, shop equipment, and tools to provide safety demonstrations, fabrication assistance, and technical support to students and faculty. The role also includes maintaining machines and shop cleanliness, managing equipment and supply inventory, and adhering to and enforcing safety policies and protocols. The schedule averages 10 hours per week, is developed to ensure facility coverage, and requires evening and/or weekend hours. The position reports directly to the faculty who hold classes in the MakerSpace. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Fine Arts or a related field, or equivalent combined experience and education, and at least two years of work experience in a lab or shop environment. Advanced woodworking and metal fabrication skills are preferred. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills are required. The Technician must be able to lift up to 30 pounds without accommodations and work evenings and/or weekends based on business necessity. This is a Staff Temporary (Fixed Term) position. The salary range is $24.09–$30.09, commensurate with education and experience. The position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future. Loyola Marymount University expects employees to support its mission, vision, and values; model professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct; and demonstrate outstanding customer service. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment, inclusive excellence, and equal access to employment opportunities and the recruitment and selection process.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Fine Arts or a related field, or combined experience and education as a substitute for the minimum education requirement.
- At least 2 years of work experience in a lab or shop environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds without accommodations.
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends based on business necessity.
- Ability to support the university’s mission, vision, and values and demonstrate professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced woodworking skills.
- Advanced metal fabrication skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide students and faculty with technical assistance and guidance in operating general machine shop equipment, and assist with mechanical and electrical machinery malfunctions.
- Conduct safety demonstrations, enforce shop protocols and procedures, and help identify additional training that may benefit students or faculty.
- Assist students and faculty with designing, fabricating, or adapting parts for classroom projects; support their use of tools and equipment and ensure compliance with shop policies and external regulations, including OSHA operating standards.
- Operate specialized hand and power tools and equipment in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Inspect, monitor, and repair shop equipment; maintain and service tools; and recommend new or replacement equipment to upper management.
- Maintain an inventory of frequently used supplies and accurate shop records, and check tools in and out to students and faculty.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and clean up job sites after work is completed.
- Attend departmental meetings, trainings, and workshops to stay current with policies and procedures relating to the Shop, College, and outside regulatory agencies.
- Maintain knowledge of best practices and advances in tools, equipment, and technology.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
