Sculpture and Ceramics Lab Manager

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Posted: 08-May-24

Location: Waco, Texas

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Facilities//Maintenance/Trades
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 5239937

Sculpture and Ceramics Lab Manager
Job Identification: 16633
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What We're Looking For
The Sculpture and Ceramics Lab Manager will support the mission of the University by strengthening and maintaining the ceramics and sculpture/3D design areas in relation to teaching and facilities support through the employment of an individual with specialized training in these laboratories.
A bachelor's degree, 5 years of experience and an active Christian faith are required. A master's degree and experience in ceramics and sculpture/3D design is preferred.
A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• General welding, woodworking, casting, ceramic wheel throwing and or hand building techniques, kiln firing, kiln building, clay mixing, glaze mixing, and mechanical knowledge
• Technical ability/aptitude for maintaining tools and equipment
• Ability to use and teach the equipment for all labs
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt new and additional technology
• Experience with peripheral devices in all labs
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• The ability to problem solve and work collaboratively
• Strong communications skills, problem solving skills, and work ethic
• Knowledge of and interest in keeping current in ceramics and sculpture/3D design trends in technology

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.
What You Will Do
For Both Labs - Sculpture and Ceramics

• Daily oversight of the Ceramics and Sculpture laboratories, routine maintenance, and ensure a safe and accessible working environment
• Ability to handle a physically demanding workload. Should be able to lift at least 50lbs.
• Make sure all work study lab assistants and student users have appropriate safety training
• Provide assistance to Ceramics and Sculpture faculty for their teaching and research efforts
• Submit work orders and coordinate efforts with facilities management to repair or replace what is needed for specific operations and procedures
• Provide performance self-evaluation covering areas of responsibility
• Develop and conduct short training seminars as appropriate for students and/or faculty to learn lab-specific operations and procedures
• Interphase with safety officers and technicians
• Ensure that labs are configured and stocked with the materials and supplies to meet the needs of each course and/or to meet the objectives of a particular lesson
• Analyze current ceramics and sculpture/3D design trends, and anticipate future needs for all labs
• Management of area budgets & submitting purchase request forms for materials. Order supplies and replacement parts necessary for the daily operation in all labs
• Coordinate and manage the recycling and disposal of appropriate materials
• Perform similar or related duties as special projects arise
• Welding and fabrication of facility components, including tables, storage racks, etc.
• Provide aid to students using the labs, and supervision of students in the following areas & activities:
  • woodworking
  • welding
  • casting
  • kiln firing and maintenance
  • clay mixing
  • wood splitting
  • glazing
  • wheel throwing and hand building

For Ceramics Lab

• Maintain and repair the ceramics class room, the glaze room, and the electric kiln room: Tools include pottery wheels, slab roller, ball mill, spray booth, air compressor, etc
• Maintain and repair the kiln pad: Tools/equipment include, gas kilns, soda kiln, wood kiln, raku kiln, chain saws, wood splitter, clay mixers, pug mills, etc
• Keep accurate supply and equipment inventories. This includes clay, glazes, safety equipment, wheel replacement parts, gas burner parts, thermocouples, relays, etc
• Maintain wood processing and storage for wood firings.
• Occasionally responsible for assisting with kilns after 5pm, specifically turning up gas kilns for class firings and taking an evening shift the semester wood firing

For Sculpture/3D Design Lab

• Maintain and repair the wood shop: Tools include a planer, jointer, table saws, bandsaws, panel saw, miter saw, sanders, wood lathe, drill press, central wood dust collection system, etc
• Maintain and repair the metal shop: Tools include MIG welders, plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene welding stations, TIG welder, power sander, horizontal bandsaw, sandblaster, compressor, etc
• Maintain and repair the casting facility (foundry), Tools include the bronze and aluminum furnace, the iron casting furnace (cupalette), resin bonded sand mixer
• Keep accurate supply and equipment inventories related to woodworking, welding and casting
• Occasionally responsible for assisting with casting metal after 5pm in the event of scheduling conflict

Professional

• Attend professional meetings, seminars and training as approved for the purpose of gaining information and ideas necessary to enhance laboratory operations and job performance
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
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Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Illuminate . Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!
About Us:
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylors commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled
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