California College of the Arts
Temporary Fabrication Studio Technician Job at California College of the Arts in
California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94199
The Temporary Fabrication Studio Technician assists in supervising, maintaining, and ensuring safe use of the digital and traditional fabrication studios of the California College of the Arts.
They must have current and significant experience with studio processes, materials, and technology and a commitment to maintaining an open, accessible and safe learning environment.
The technician primarily provides technical assistance and operational support to the Industrial Design, Architecture, and Fine Arts Program courses, majors and graduate students as well as for interdisciplinary, youth, and extension courses in their area of responsibility.
The Fabrication Studio Technician guides a team of 8-12 student workers and works with their Studio Operations colleagues to create an open, accessible and safe learning environment that supports the Fine Arts, Architecture, and Design Program curriculum, while fostering positive and professional studio culture at CCA.
They are responsible for enforcing studio use and access policies, delivering safety orientations, and ensuring that studio use is in compliance with College policies and regulations for health, life, and safety.
Studio Technicians collaborate with program faculty to ensure consistent, reliable, and appropriate support in the studio teaching and learning environment.
Studio Technicians should be comfortable with the use of digital systems for scheduling and inventory management.
Studio Technicians regularly participate in campus-wide projects for campus unification and studio sustainability.
Experience with a student population is key; the Studio Technician works directly with studio users and interact on a daily basis with students, including many international students and English-language learners, shaping their CCA educational journey.
Reports to Studio Operations ManagerFabrication. Works independently with limited supervision.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
STUDIO OPERATIONS - 50%
- Manages studio facilities and equipment to ensure a well-maintained and safe environment; supervises and supports daily operations.
- Maintains equipment inventory and manages studio materials and supplies. Repairs and/or sends equipment out for repair as needed.
- Delivers general mandatory studio safety orientations for all studio users; provides specialized, advanced or tool-specific orientations and training as required.
- Manages storage and handling of studio materials, including hazardous materials; maintains inventory documents, updates catalog of Safety Data Sheets, supports semiannual waste pickup and attends mandatory HazMat trainings.
- Supports and participates in College-level initiatives and long-term projects for campus unification and studio sustainability.
- Acts as a fully contributing team member of Studio Operations and the Fabrication Studio Operations unit; participates in mutual support and collaboration to the benefit of the CCA Studios and the College as a whole.
- May be assigned to other responsibilities within Studio Operations when courses are not being offered in their studio, and in other situations where the workload in the primary area of responsibility is reduced.
- Guides a team of student workers, which includes: collaborating on student worker schedules, training workers in studio tasks and safety, and providing professional development opportunities whenever feasible.
- Provides supervisory support to the Digital Fabrication Graduate Student Assistants.
- Collaborates with their leadership to plan and execute the annual studio budget, including materials, supplies, equipment, and student worker funding requests.
- Coordinates with colleagues and supervisor on the creation and administration of policies and procedures that are consistent with studio operations across the college and responsive to the needs of programs, faculty, and students.
- Maintains and updates studio manuals, orientation and access records, shared studio calendar, and Portal web page. Keeps studio documents organized and accessible per departmental and College guidelines.
- Meets regularly with Academic Administration staff to ensure alignment of activities and facilities with curricular needs and goals.
- Provides feedback on course scheduling and works with stakeholders to optimize studio support.
- Works with faculty and studio users on course-specific needs: this may include ordering materials, providing or supporting specialized demonstrations, or researching best practices and safe use of new or unusual studio processes or materials.
- Creates an open, friendly, studio environment while promoting and actively communicating the safe, healthy use of materials, processes, and techniques to all members in the Fabrication Studios.
- Works with the College community in a culturally-competent manner, consciously creating opportunities for inclusive and equitable access.
- Manages students in distress.
- Offers technical oversight and back-up support for other CCA studios when needed.
- Receives bi-annual training in First Aid, CPR, and AED use.
- Serves as a member of the College's Emergency Response Team.
- Performs additional duties as required
Education & Professional Qualifications
- BA, BFA, or equivalent experience required.
- 3 years working experience in a relevant field.
- Experience in art, design, and/or architecture education or production preferred.
- Confident using independent judgment in decision making.
- Experience collaborating and working in a team setting required.
- Developed organizational and task management skills; strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with and/or ability to learn a variety of software applications for scheduling and inventory management, including Google Suite, WebCheckout, Airtable, Adobe Suite, and others.
- Thorough knowledge and experience in multiple rapid prototyping platforms as well as digital and manual fabrication techniques is required.
- Understanding of the specific technical support needs of a range of studio practices including model making, laser cutting, robotic arm operation, CNC programming and operation, CAD modeling, 3D printing, fine arts and traditional woodworking.
- Experience in safe use and maintenance of laser cutters, CNC routers, and 3D printers, and manually operated woodshop equipment.
- Experience in safe use and maintenance of bandsaws, table saws, routers, stationary sanders, and lathes.
- Confidence in using and teaching multiple CAD/CAM softwares. Fusion 360 and Rhino are preferred.
- Conversant in some coding languages, hardware and electronics, micro-controllers, soldering, circuitry, and/or actuators.
- Confidence using computer technology in your daily workflow. Familiarity using a variety of software applications including G Suite, Excel, Adobe, and Mac/Apple proficiency. WebCheckout knowledge is desirable.
- Familiarity with a broad range of physical materials and proficiency in multiple approaches to making will be expected.
- Knowledge of and commitment to health and safety as they apply to artistic materials and regulations.
- Ability and desire to keep skills and knowledge current in a rapidly changing field.
- Equipped in providing safe instruction in the use of digital fabrication tools in wood, metal, and plastics.
- Ability to troubleshoot, repair studio equipment, and work with exterior vendors for specialized repair, upkeep, and purchasing as necessary.
- Proven success establishing and maintaining positive and cooperative working relationships; commitment to quality of service
- Strong work ethic; ability to work independently and proactively.
- Must demonstrate competence, reliability, and honesty.
- Ability to work in a culturally-competent manner with diverse groups and individuals, including English-language learning students and historically disenfranchised populations.
- Experience working with a student population is highly desirable
- This position is currently scheduled for two weekday evenings from 2-10 pm and Sundays from 12-8pm. Must be able to occasionally work different shifts with prior notice.
- This position works in a climate controlled environment.
- This job requires long periods of sitting, standing, or repetitive tasks.
- Noise levels are moderate
- Must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties, including manual dexterity, agility, strength and coordination.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Must possess a valid California driver's license and be able to operate a full size pickup truck.
- Must have the ability to operate material handling equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts. Training and certification will be provided.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- The range for this position is $30 - $31/hour
- CCA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including the choice of five medical plans, generous holiday, sick & vacation time, a retirement match and tuition remission. CCA covers an average of 91% of the medical plan cost for the employee only and an average of 82% for employees with dependents. More information can be found here: https://portal.cca.edu/working/office-human-resources/employee-benefits.
- CCA considers a full-time work week to be 37.5 hours per week.
- Work Mode: campus based
- This is a part-time (22.5 hours/week) temporary position with an end date of May 15, 2025
Location
San Francisco
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Additional Locations
Application Instructions
Applicants are required to attach a cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Recommended document file formats are Word or PDF. If there are multiple attachments, we recommend compressing/zipping your files into a zip format file. There is also a place in the application for you to provide a link to large documents. Please submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions.
Application Deadline
For staff positions, screening begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.
EEO Statement
As an educational and cultural institution, California College of the Arts has a responsibility to provide access and opportunities for all people, with special attention to supporting groups historically underrepresented in higher education.
We believe that a culturally diverse campus is integral to academic excellence, and our student, faculty, staff, and trustee bodies should reflect the diverse world in which we live, with attention to race, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and ability.
California College of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to hr@cca.edu. In alignment with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If a background check is required for a position, it will be noted in the job posting.
Questions?
Please address any questions to hr@cca.edu.