San Diego Air & Space Museum

Overview

The San Diego Air & Space Museum is seeking a Full-Time Museum Exhibits Fabricator to join their team, providing key services in the design, development, and maintenance of exhibits while ensuring adherence to professional standards and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Receive project assignments for the creation, construction, and upkeep of Museum exhibits.
• Perform machining of wood, metals, and plastics.
• Exercise professional skill with rigging, cabling, carpentry, low voltage electrical, interactive displays and equipment, adhesives and caulking, surface preparation, and painting.
• Assist with transportation of collections items and exhibit pieces on and off site.
• Perform general maintenance, including troubleshooting and repairing.
• Safely operate all tools and machines in the Fabrication workshop.
• Adhere to proper preservation and conservation of collections items.
• Follow safety guidelines and professional standards outlined in the Museum’s policies.

Requirements

• At least five years’ experience in fabrication or machining of wood, metals, and plastics.
• Certified or able to certify in lift operation.
• Possess and maintain a current California driver’s license, a clean driving record, and auto insurance.
• Able to perform duties in various environments, including noisy, confined, and elevated spaces.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with an understanding of commonly accepted shop practices.
• Able to work with limited direction.
• Able to collaborate on projects with staff and volunteers in other departments.
• Able to understand and execute verbal and written instructions.
• Familiar with industry standard safety practices including Cal OSHA/Fed OSHA training and certification.
• Familiar with aviation and space history, technology, or related disciplines.
• Familiar with current museum ethics, standards, and professional practices.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k

Additional Information

• Work is performed in various environments including hot, cold, underground, noisy, dusty, confined spaces, heights, and freeway driving.
• Heavy physical activity is required, including handling of objects and standing/walking for more than four hours per day.
• Successful results from a drug screening test and criminal background check are required prior to a final offer of employment.