Temporary Fabrication Technician

Department: Exhibitions
Reports to: Senior Manager, Exhibitions Fabrication
Job Type: Temporary - Part-time
Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)
Workplace Location: Los Angeles - Academy Museum
Compensation: $25.00 - $31.00 per hour

Summary/Objective:
The Fabrication Technician will assist with the construction, installation, and maintenance of museum display casework and scenic elements, as well as assist in many aspects of preparation for exhibition production.

**Essential Functions of the Job: **

• 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 take into consideration rotations and flexibility needed 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 used during build conform to approved conservation standards.
• Assist with mock-ups of case and scenic layout.
• Assist with maintaining the internal shop maintenance, material inventory, shop tool inventory list, and internal shop task list.

Required Competencies:

• 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, 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with art handling work at a museum, fine art handling company, gallery, or artist studio is a plus.
• Experience with Vector Works or other similar CAD programs is a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Ascending and working on ladders.
• Moving, standing, and stooping.
• Moving and transporting up to 50 lbs.
• Working around paints, cleansers, and other similar products.
• Working in spaces that collect dust.
• Ability to work safely in a variety of work conditions, including an active construction site.
• Ability to drive a forklift and use material-handling equipment (the Museum will certify).

Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

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