Washington University in St. Louis · 2 months ago
Instructional Technician, 3D Foundations Shop - Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $82K/yr
2+ years expWashington University in St. Louis is a prestigious institution known for its commitment to art, architecture, and design education. The Instructional Technician for the 3D Foundations Shop will support teaching and creative activities by providing instruction in shop tools and safety, managing shop operations, and fostering a positive learning environment for students and faculty.
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Responsibilities
Provide individual and group instruction and guidance in the use of shop tools, materials, and processes to support teaching and creative activity across the school
Working in partnership with 3D and Foundations faculty, develop and implement student training and workshops specific to equipment/materials/techniques identified by a studio or class or identified as a broader academic need across the curriculum
Work individually with students to help them learn skills and techniques needed to successfully undertake academic and co-curricular projects
Work closely with shop management to develop a plan for student safety and user training in the 3D Foundations shop
Learn new practice and methodologies outside the School and offer related training to keep faculty and students current with emerging practices
Organize and maintain clean, safe facilities in Bixby Hall
Lead process to hire, train, and manage student shop monitors to ensure safe use of the shop during open hours in collaboration with the instructional technician team
Maintain, implement, and evolve safety protocols
Support Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) operations as needed in shop and building
Maintain, repair, and/or replace machines, systems, and tools in shop as required
Manage shop budget, oversee materials, and tool inventory. Work with faculty to obtain and maintain supplies needed for classroom and shop operation
Supports the Foundations area in Bixby Hall
Work with the Facilities teams at peak times, such as move out and pre-orientation, to ensure that the school’s buildings are ready for upcoming academic cycles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Shop Technician (2 Years)
Preferred
MFA and experience working with students and faculty
Supervisory skills
Experience with art and/or design education
Demonstrated understanding of shop safety requirements and best practices
Strong understanding of and expertise with stationary and handheld tools including band saw, table saw, drill press, scroll saw, belt sander, disk sander, and spindle sander
Strong understanding of and expertise with hand power tools including circular saw, jigsaw, router, and drill
Strong understanding of and expertise with pneumatic tools including nails guns and sanders
Expertise with basic hand tools including hand saws, wood planes, scrapers, and cabinet chisels
Familiarity with safety protocols in and around hand and power tools
Familiarity with general chemical hazard safety
Familiarity with a wide range of materials including wood, wood composites, plaster, plastics, metals, resins, and casting materials
Understanding of basic electricity
Comfort working with computers
Some understanding or ability and desire to learn fundamentals of digital fabrication available in the Sam Fox School, including CNC router, laser cutters, 3D printers, and digital fabrication operating software
Familiarity with welding
Benefits
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis
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