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Syracuse, New York
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Posted: 10-Jan-26
Location: Syracuse, New York
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6842098
Shop Technician
Job #: 042496
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $26.40 - $26.92
Hours:
Standard University business hours
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs. This position is nights and weekends position during the academic year and normal day shift during breaks and summer.
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
The Shop Technician operates and maintains safe, clean interdisciplinary fabrication shops for the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The focus of this position is on utilizing and implementing wood, metal, and plastic fabrication equipment, and a demonstrated working knowledge of digital fabrication techniques that could be used in traditional practices. They operate in spaces where students and faculty are engaged in advanced fabrication and materials research. They function to give students an intimidation-free and safe learning environment, equipped with modern technologies in support of the curriculum, with which they can research, explore, and create through various materials, processes, and techniques
This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.
This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.
Education and Experience:
- College degree in related field (Industrial Design, Furniture Design, Sculpture, Studio Art, Theatrical.
- Technical Direction, etc.) or relevant work experience.
- 2+ years teaching/mentoring in shop related field preferred; however, all teaching/mentoring experience will be considered.
- Working knowledge of safety practices and compliance with OSHA regulations required.
- Availability to work on-premises with a regular schedule that includes evenings and weekend shifts.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Experience with fabrication techniques in one or more of the following mediums: wood, metal/foundry, and/or plastics.
- Proficiency with one or more of the following:
- Digital fabrication (3d printing, laser cutting, 3d scanning, CNC routing, etc.)
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Rhino/RhinoCam
- Autodesk Suite (ACAD, Fusion360)
- Solidworks
- Inventor
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Word)
Responsibilities:
- Provide instruction on safe use of power tools and equipment including, but not limited to, saws, drills, grinders, welders, pressure pots, hand tools, etc. for students, faculty and staff.
- Maintain health and safety standards as dictated by University and government regulation.
- Maintain and repair equipment as necessary, implement upgrades.
- Maintain inventory of materials, equipment, machine parts, consumables, and hand tools.
- Work with Director of Fabrication Shops to continually review and improve shop practices and interfaces with curriculum.
- Operate and provide instruction on CNC routers, laser cutters, 3d printers, 3d scanners, audio/video equipment, etc. for students, faculty and staff.
About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
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To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/112082
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The Universitys contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
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About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a place where talent, desire, and opportunity thrive. In 12 different schools and colleges that span the liberal arts and professional disciplines, students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds come together to learn, create, and break boundaries.
The University is also a vital part of the community, providing services as well as being a leader in employee benefits, work-life and organizational development, training, student employment, staff relations, and workforce diversity.
Syracuse itself is located at the crossroads of New York State, and offers a lush landscape of seasons. From fun-filled summers in the Finger Lakes to snowy winters that thrill outdoor sports enthusiasts, the area truly has something for everyone.
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