What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Sculpture Lab Tech position at Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology?
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Position Information
Position Title Student Sculpture Lab Tech Requisition Number H01957P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week 20 Months per year 9 Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $15.00 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Visual Art and Design at Weber State University seeks a part-time shop technician to help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient fabrication shop environment for the Sculpture area. Job responsibilities include providing supervision, maintenance, and equipment oversight of the DOVAD Sculpture lab. The primary role will be to provide assistance and technical support for faculty and students in woodworking and metal shops.
The successful candidate will have an eye for detail, organization, and cleanliness, as well as basic knowledge of woodworking equipment, processes, and techniques. The ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, and productive work environment is essential. Emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s ability to supervise safety procedures for students when operating tools and machinery.
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 12/15/2025 Review Date 12/17/2025 Job Close Date 01/15/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/27205 Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title Student Sculpture Lab Tech Requisition Number H01957P Position Category Hourly/Work Study Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week 20 Months per year 9 Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $15.00 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Visual Art and Design at Weber State University seeks a part-time shop technician to help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient fabrication shop environment for the Sculpture area. Job responsibilities include providing supervision, maintenance, and equipment oversight of the DOVAD Sculpture lab. The primary role will be to provide assistance and technical support for faculty and students in woodworking and metal shops.
The successful candidate will have an eye for detail, organization, and cleanliness, as well as basic knowledge of woodworking equipment, processes, and techniques. The ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, and productive work environment is essential. Emphasis will be placed on the candidate’s ability to supervise safety procedures for students when operating tools and machinery.
Job Duties
- Provide routine management and maintenance for the sculpture lab facilities.
- Manage and conduct open shop hours for the art department and instruct students on safety procedures in shops.
- Assist in the oversight of general safety that meets OSHA standards
- Maintain, organize, and clean the wood and metal shops and classrooms.
- Applicant needs to be a BFA student with an emphasis in Sculpture, or a related art degree and basic understanding of sculpture methods and processes including woodworking and metals.
- Ability to supervise woodworking shops and metal shops and provide instruction to students on safety policies and proper use of tools and machines.
- A working knowledge of sculpture methods and a desire to learn new sculpture methods and technology.
- Basic knowledge of CNC router, plasma, and laser cutter operation
- Instructional experience at the college level, or other related teaching experience
- Strong communication and organizational skills for providing technical assistance to students and helping to organize tool rooms.
- Ability to interact with students in a professional academic setting and follow university policies regarding diversity, equity and inclusion within the classroom dynamic.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date 12/15/2025 Review Date 12/17/2025 Job Close Date 01/15/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/27205 Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
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