Working/Functional Title Sculpture Shop Coordinator
Position Summary BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Oversees Department of Art, Art History & Design sculpture studio in order to train students in the safe and effective use of hand and power tools and machines, assist students with assigned projects and provide project support in the department as assigned.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES-RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintains and manages tools, machines, supplies and materials inventory for the sculpture studio. Tools include common hand and stationary sheet metal tools, drill press, grinders, sanders, sandblaster, common welding equipment (including oxy-acetylene, stick, MIG, TIIG, and plasma cutting) and a foundry.
• Assists in determining facility layout, supply and equipment purchases, safety procedures, hours of operation and overall organization of sculpture studio.
• Trains and oversees students, staff and faculty in the safe and effective use of hand and power tools and machines including proper personal protection equipment. Monitors those working in the studio for compliance.
• Assists students and/or faculty in the design and completion of projects requiring the use of the sculpture studio.
• Provides general departmental support in metal and other sculpture media project design and construction.
• Maintains records related to the sculpture studio.
• Prepares, organizes, updates and modifies documentation of equipment, facilities and operations.
• Maintains or increases knowledge of art applications as the relate to the sculpture studio through coursework, readings, practical experience or attendance at seminars, workshops or related educational programs.
• Manages inventory and storage of raw materials in the sculpture studio.
• Coordinates the collection and removal of hazardous wastes.
• Assists in maintaining other departmental facilities and equipment in a similar fashion as needed, working closely with other departmental technicians.
COMMUNICATIONS-INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a professional, collegial attitude. Interacts with:
• Department Administrator and/or Supervisor-in order to receive assignments and provide assistance in facility planning and operational activities.
• Faculty and Administrative Staff-in order to assist in the design and review of proposed student or departmental art projects and related work. Collaborates with faculty teaching in the sculpture studio on planning and budgeting.
• Students-in order to provide training in the safe and effective use of hand and power tools/machines and provide assistance in the design and completion of assigned projects.
• University Service Department Personnel/Vendors-in order to arrange for the purchase and delivery of required supplies, materials and equipment.
• MSU Infrastructural, Planning, Facilities (IPF), MSU Environmental Health Services (EHS) and other university units and personnel-in order to comply with OSHA standards.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS
May provide first level supervision over temporary and student employees.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR HEALTH-SAFETY
This position has a responsibility for the heath and/or safety of others. Responsibilities include maintaining hand and power tools and machines in safe working order plus training and oversees student, staff and faculty users in their safe operation. Individual actions taken by others in disregard of explicit safety instructions, such as unsafe practices despite warnings, fall solely on the individual; this role is empowered to report failures to abide by safety protocols in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
IMPACT ON PROGRAMS-SERVICES-OPERATIONS
Safe and efficient operation of a sculpture studio will enhance the student learning process. Poor training will result in risk to student/staff/faculty users and may lead to disruption of the specific educational process.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Mildly disagreeable working conditions involving working in an environment with dust and noise. The job requires moderate physical effort and involves standing more than 75% of the time.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired in the first two or three years in college, technical or vocational school in the visual arts or an area closely related to the employing department; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in the use of hand and power tools in a shop environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications May require valid vehicle operator's license where needed to perform duties of the position.
2. Desired working knowledge with strong willingness to learn where needed, including but not limited to the following equipment and processes: metal fabrication, mold making, casting, use and maintenance of a foundry and a 3-axis CNC router.
3. Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.
4. Knowledge of basic computer terminology and operations, and the ability to use email and the Internes is necessary. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, self-reliant, resourceful, patient, a good listener, respectful of students/colleagues and broadly curious about techniques, materials and tools commonly used in a sculpture program.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials Cover letter
Resume
Work Hours Typical working hours are standard 8am-5pm with some variation depending on class schedules
Website Summary of Physical Demands The job requires moderate physical effort and involves standing more than 75% of the time.
Summary of Health Risks Mildly disagreeable working conditions involving working in an environment with dust and noise.
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