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Overview

The Temporary Fabrication Technician will assist with the construction, installation, and maintenance of museum display casework and scenic elements at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. This part-time role involves working in a team environment to prepare for exhibition production while adhering to health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Work in a team environment and abide by all health and safety protocols.
  • Assist with the fabrication of various components of exhibition-related builds.
  • Safely use various tools and equipment within the shop and gallery spaces.
  • Ensure external fabricators’ methods consider rotations and flexibility for future exhibitions.
  • Read and interpret construction drawings to build exhibition and shop-related fixtures.
  • Provide accurate and timely updates to the Fabrication Manager on project progress.
  • Ensure construction methods and materials conform to approved conservation standards.
  • Assist with mock-ups of case and scenic layout.
  • Assist with maintaining internal shop maintenance, material inventory, shop tool inventory list, and internal shop task list.

Requirements

  • 3+ years in a design-related field (e.g., Industrial Design, Engineering, Interior, Furniture Design, Tradeshow, Exhibit, Props, and Cabinetry).
  • Knowledge of common construction methods, techniques, materials, and applications.
  • Working proficiency with common shop equipment and practices (e.g., hand tools, power tools, table saws, panel saws, routers, laminating, etc).
  • Understanding of construction techniques and familiarity with wood and composite wood substrates, acrylics, plastic laminates, adhesives, wood finishes, paints, basic metals and finishes, basic metal fabrication, and CNC machinery.
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Additional Information

  • Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum
  • Job Type: Temporary – Part-time
  • Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)
  • Compensation: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour
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