TC2 Loom Student Technician

Maryland Institute College of Art•Baltimore, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The TC2 Student Technician provides support to the TC2 and its users. The duties 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.

Requirements

Current MICA student
Previous work experience
Excellent communication skills
Have floor loom weaving experience
Demonstrated practical understanding of responsible TC2 use and warp maintenance
Knowledge of Weaving Techniques (Floor loom, Tapestry, Backstrap and/or TC2)
Adobe Photoshop
Good mechanical sensibility
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Sensitive to student needs
Ability to communicate with the studio community of students, faculty, and staff in a timely manner
Ability to demonstrate proper warp maintenance and troubleshooting techniques to TC2 users

Nice To Haves

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

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