Studio/Shop Assistant/Technician/Artist Job Overview
This person must have experience with fabricating, repairing, and maintaining the equipment used in a glass blowing and kiln forming shop. This person will also maintain, repair, and update all glass studio equipment and tools and will facilitate the procurement of studio supplies and materials as needed; and provide technical support and expertise. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Studio/Shop Technician/Artist Responsibilities & Duties
- Design, create, and assist with glass projects, experimentation, and testing
- Work towards the creation of client approved and testing unique glass pieces as well as coordinate with a team to fabricate components ready for installation
- Maintain high quality standards in all work
- Maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and updates for all equipment and tools including combustion equipment, electrical kilns, and related control systems
- Promotes safe working practices
- Available for on call response to studio emergencies
- Other duties as assigned
Studio/Shop Technician/Artist Qualifications & Skills
- 4+ years of experience in glass studio maintenance and operations
- Robust knowledge of glass art studio practices and processes including, glass blowing, cold working, sandblasting, kiln working, flame working, and mold making including experience with furnace glass melts and annealing
- Knowledge of studio equipment for all of the above
- Be able to work in a glass environment dealing with heat and using all necessary safety protocols and gear
- Knowledge of current trends in glass art and design
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to learn new skills and self-educate as the needs of the position evolve
- Passion for arts education and a passion for glass as a creative material
- Electrical and/or electronics experience
- Welding and metal fabrication skills or experience
- Woodworking skills or experience
Salary: (part-time at first): avg. hourly $18.65/hr. Avg salary $28k (bonus Opps up to $52k)