Job # 041100

Department Code 23010-4037

Department CVPA - School of Art

Job Title Shop Technician

Location Syracuse, NY

Pay Range $26.44 Per Hour

Pay Determination 

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level S4

FLSA Status Non-exempt

Hours 

Business hours:

Sun-Thurs 12:30/1:30-9/10 (academic year) and Mon-Fri 9-5 (breaks and holidays)

Availability to work on premises with a regular schedule that includes evenings and weekend shifts

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type Full-time

Campus Syracuse, NY

Unionized Position Code UA

Job DescriptionThe Shop Technician operates and maintain safe, clean interdisciplinary fabrication shops for thecollege of Visual and Performing Arts. The focus of this position is utilizing and implementing wood, metal and plastic fabrication equipment. The Shop Technician Demonstrates a working knowledge of digital fabricationtechniques that could be used in traditional practices. They would operate in spaces where studentsand faculty are engaged in advanced fabrication and materials research. This position will function to give studentsan intimidation free and safe learning environment, equipped with modern technologies in support ofcurriculum, with which they can research, explore, and create through various materials, processes andtechniques.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.

Education and Experience 

  • College degree in related field (Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Sculpture, Studio Art, Theatrical Technical Direction, etc.) or relevant work experience required.
  • Two (2+) plus years of teaching/mentoring in shop related field preferred, however, all teaching/mentoring experience will be considered.
  • Working knowledge of safety practices and compliance with OSHA regulations required.
  • Availability to work on premises with a regular schedule that includes evenings and weekend shifts.

Skills and Knowledge 

Experience with fabrication techniques in one of more of the following mediums:

  • Wood
  • Metal/foundry and/or plastics.

Proficiency with one or more of the following:

  • Digital fabrication (3d printing, laser cutting, 3d scanning, CNC routing, etc.)
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Rhino/RhinoCam
  • Autodesk Suite (ACAD, Fusion360)
  • Solidworks
  • Inventor
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Word)

Responsibilities 

  • Provide instruction on safe use of power tools and equipment including, but not limited to, saws, drills, grinders, welders, pressure pots, hand tools, etc. for students, faculty and staff.
  • Maintain health and safety standards as dictated by University and government regulation.
  • Maintain and repair equipment as necessary, implement upgrades.
  • Maintain inventory of materials, equipment, machine parts, consumables, and hand tools.
  • Work with Director of Fabrication Shops to continually review and improve shop practices and interfaces with curriculum.
  • Operate and provide instruction on CNC routers, laser cutters, 3D printers, 3D scanners, audio/video equipment, etc. for students, faculty and staff.

Physical Requirements 


Tools/Equipment 


Application Instructions 

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

About Syracuse University 

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area 

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement 

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans 

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community 

Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.

Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/105631

Job Posting Date 07/25/2024

Application Deadline 

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Job Category Staff

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