Shop Technician

About the role

The Shop Technician operates and maintains safe, clean interdisciplinary fabrication shops for the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The focus of this position is on utilizing and implementing wood, metal, and plastic fabrication equipment, and a demonstrated working knowledge of digital fabrication techniques that could be used in traditional practices.

This position functions to give students an intimidation-free and safe learning environment, equipped with modern technologies in support of the curriculum, with which they can research, explore, and create through various materials, processes, and techniques. This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.

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

• Able to lift 50lbs.
• Stand for long periods.

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience with fabrication techniques in one or 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)

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.