3-D/Ceramics Studio Technician

Parkland College

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The 3-D/Ceramics Studio Technician is responsible for maintaining equipment, providing materials, and technical support to the studio-related programs in Ceramics and 3-D studio classes. Assists in supporting the education purpose of the 3D and Ceramics classes. Keep the studio and kiln yard clean, safe, and orderly for the instructors and students. The 3-D/Ceramics Studio Technician is a part-time, 19 hours-or-less per week appointment that works on a schedule established by the Arts, Media, and Social Sciences Faculty Chair. The Studio Technician must be able to work independently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Ceramics or Sculpture or equivalent work experience in the field.
Experience and/or higher education coursework in fine art.
Experience in the ceramic process (firing, forming, etc.).
Knowledge of mixing various clay bodies, low fire, and stoneware glazes.
Understands all bisque and glaze firing processes.
Fire electric and gas kilns.
Use a variety of ceramic tools and equipment such as: clay mixer, Electric and kick potter’s wheels, slab roller.
Lift heavy weights of 50-100lbs alone or with assistance.
Verbal and mathematical abilities sufficient to mix clay and glazes, read clay and glaze recipes, and to perform other duties.
Use a gram scale.
Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety policies in the use of power tools, kilns and the daily operation of ceramic and 3-D studios.
Knowledge and experience in using woodshop equipment in a safe manner.
Basic understanding of woodshop equipment maintenance.
Capable of following instructions and work well with others.
Ability to manage and prioritize simultaneous projects while working independently.
Ability to learn the Parkland information system, Chem Watch System, and new programs as technology changes.

Responsibilities

Assist with loading and unloading bisque and glaze kilns.
Assist with firing electric and gas kilns.
Mixing clay, low fire, and stoneware glazes.
Oversee the condition of all equipment in the studio and kiln yard (kilns, wheels, clay mixer, slab roller, etc.).
Repair ceramic equipment when needed (including electric kilns, potter's wheels, and misc. ceramic studio equipment).
Ensure the maintenance of woodshop equipment and power tools.
Facilitate purchasing and inventory management of clay and glaze supplies/materials.
Maintain MSDS-Safety Data sheets and Chem Watch system.
Receive and distribute deliveries of various materials.
Cleaning floors occasionally if necessary (If a janitor takes a day or two off this sometimes become necessary).
Oversee open lab times and assist students as appropriate to their current instruction.
Assist with the annual High School Seminar and Art & Design Student Show, and other departmental events as requested.
Other duties as assigned.