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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · 2 months ago

Instructional Technician, 3D Foundations Shop - Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts

Washington University Danforth Campus

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $82K/yr

2+ years exp

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is seeking an Instructional Technician for the 3D Foundations Shop at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. The technician will support teaching and creative activities by instructing students in the use of shop tools and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment in the shop.

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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

Shop SafetyHand ToolsPower ToolsDigital FabricationSupervisory SkillsBudget ManagementEnvironmental SafetyMaterials KnowledgeStudent Support ServicesElectricityPneumatic ToolsMetal FabricationPlastics FabricationHazardous Material Safety

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.