Wood\/Metals Studio Assistant | Artist Studio \u2013 Bellingham, WA<\/p>\n
An established sculptor is seeking a creative, driven, and experienced Wood\/Metals Studio Assistant to oversee the production, maintenance and inventory of the wood\/metals shops within a professional studio art practice. The Studio Assistant will work closely with the Artist and Studio Manager in upkeep and operations of the wood\/metals shops including all wood fabrication, welding, mount making, developing forms in wood and metal for varying sculptural projects, apparatus fabrication for sculptural production, and general construction needs for the artist\u2019s studio. This role offers a distinct opportunity to lead, cast vision for, and establish the wood and metals shops in a newly constructed studio space. The Studio Assistant will be expected to maintain each of the shops and all related operations while following workplace and material conscious safety guidelines and procedures.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities:
\n\u25cf Operates and maintains a wood and metals shop within a professional sculptor\u2019s studio practice.
\n\u25cf Upkeeps and maintains wood\/metal workshop operations: machinery oversight and service, maintenance, material stocking, etc.
\n\u25cf Operates and maintains all metal related equipment.
\n\u25cf Operates and maintains all wood shop equipment and power tools.
\n\u25cf Maintains clean and organized wood\/metal shop worksites.
\n\u25cf Oversees all wood shop fabrication including processing slabs, construction, traditional joinery, casework, sanding, finishing etc.
\n\u25cf Develops forms in wood and metal for varying sculptural projects.
\n\u25cf Oversees apparatus fabrication for various sculptural production projects
\n\u25cf Welds, bends, and forms metals per project requirements.
\n\u25cf Conducts varying surface finishing processes with metals and wood on sculptural projects.
\n\u25cf Maintains general construction needs of the artist\u2019s studio.
\n\u25cf Develops artwork, projects, and processes from verbal descriptions along with schematics & sketches to troubleshoot the structural feasibility of wood and\/or metal fabrication.<\/p>\n
Qualifications
\nRequired
\n\u25cf Minimum of 5 years fabrication shop experience
\n\u25cf Experience operating and maintaining metals and welding equipment (Tig\/ Acetylene).
\n\u25cf Experience operating and maintaining wood shop equipment and power tools.
\n\u25cf Understanding of the environmentally safe procedure of disposing of potentially toxic materials
\n\u25cf Broader construction knowledge\/experience
\n\u25cf Candidate is self-motivated, reliable, trustworthy and attentive to task completion and enjoys working in a creative environment while learning and developing new processes.
\n\u25cf Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to multitask, prioritize, and independently manage varied assignments.
\n\u25cf Proficiency in basic computer software and programs.
\n\u25cf Follows all necessary safety measures and guidelines in all working processes.
\n\u25cf Proficient in exercising discretion and confidentiality.<\/p>\n
Preferred
\n\u25cf Mount making experience
\n\u25cf Knowledge of wood properties & milling processes: air drying\/green wood\/kiln drying
\n\u25cf Pattern\/mold making experience (plaster and silicone)
\n\u25cf Metal casting processes and experience
\n\u25cf Art handling, storing, shipping, and installing artwork
\n\u25cf Plating, polishing, patinas and metalsmithing skills
\n\u25cf Knowledge of environmentally sound materials and processes in a wood\/metal shop<\/p>\n
Physical Requirements:
\n\u25cf Must be able to traverse all areas of the studio including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
\n\u25cf Ability to carry & move heavy objects.
\n\u25cf Ability to safely operate mobile elevated work platforms, shop production equipment, power and hand tools.
\n\u25cf Ability to work on-site, in shared indoor and outdoor space with staff following guidelines in accordance with the health department and local ordinances.<\/p>\n
Compensation & Benefits:
\nStarting at 30\/hrs up to possibly 40\/hrs per week, Monday-Thursday
\nStarting pay is $20-$25 an hour depending on skills assessed during a training period at the studio.
\n60-day trial period, after which there are additional benefits.<\/p>\n