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Shop Technician
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What they do
A Blacksmith or Forge Worker hammers and forges bars, rods, ingots and plates of iron, steel or other metals, and draws wire to make and repair various kinds of tools, metal articles, pieces of equipment, and agricultural and related implements.
$44,550 / year median in Georgia
+9% projected growth
Job Description
As a shop technician, you'll work to provide a clean, safe, and orderly studio environment for faculty to successfully teach in and students to complete projects. Your efforts will also help to continuously grow the ceramics minor. To support the department, you'll:
- Train students on the proper use of studio equipment and procedures
- Monitor studio hours
- Manage loading, firing, and unloading of kilns and throwing wheels
- Photograph outstanding student work
- Order clay and supplies and research new materials and techniques You will also:
- Manage inventories
- Mix glazes and make clay
- Collaborate with ceramics faculty to meet studio equipment and supply expectations
- Support SCADextra workshops and SCADday programs, end of year exhibitions, and other special events
- Work with the ceramics club to host events and exhibitions in the studio Minimum qualifications:
- Work experience as a ceramic artist Preferred qualifications:
- B.F.A. in a related field
- Experience firing ceramic works and with raku Travel required:
- Less than 10% Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday.