Printmaking Laboratory Technician

Qualifications:

• Expert in Fine Arts, Visual Art, Applied Art, Graphic Design, Textile Design, Art and Design, Illustration and Drawingor equivalent or related field
• Practical communication skills in English
• University teaching experience
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship
• Interest and experience working effectively with a diverse university community
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with the member of the faculty from a variety of disciplines

Experience:

• Arts and Design: 2 years (Required)
• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Arabic (Preferred)

Education and Skills Required:

To qualify for this role, you must possess the following:

• BA/BSc in Fine Art, Visual Art, Applied Art, Graphic Design, Textile Design, Art and Design, Illustration and Drawingor equivalent or related field

• Press and Etching Machine experience
• 3D Printing Machine Experience.
• Printmaking techniques Experience, such as intaglio (methods of etching and engraving), lithography, collagraph.
• Silkscreen printing Experience.
• Ability to read part drawings.
• Knowledge of computers required (Microsoft Office, Windows, Email, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign)
• Ability to wear safety apparel and safety gear for extended periods of time, including protective gloves, and a dust mask, respirator, or goggles.
• Team player, open to new ideas and teamwork, self-motivated individual, willing to continually strive to increase personal knowledge and value.
• Flexible, reliable, with the ability to work with no supervision.
• Good communication skills.
• Fluency in the English Language.

Job Responsibilities:

• The Printmaking Lab technician at the American International University-Kuwait will load, operate, maintain, and supervise Printmaking labs that includes the Press and Etching Machine, Lighting Tables, 3D Printing Machines, and Pattern Cutting Tables.
• The printmaker will help students to design the prints themself and create the artistic prints by using a variety of printing techniques such as intaglio (methods of etching and engraving), lithography, collagraph, and screen printing, on wood, metal, stone, or other materials. After which, he will transpose them onto another surface, generally using a printing press.
• Surfaces can include glass, cloth, and paper. Must have skills in electronic and digital printing processes alongside more artistic craft-based methods.

Job Requirements:

The Candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge, skills, and experience in graphic printmaking techniques, such as intaglio (methods of etching and engraving), lithography, collagraph, and screen printing.

• Extensive knowledge, skills, and experience inprint on a variety of surfaces, e.g., plastics, metal, glass, textiles, wood, and paper

• Must have a comprehensive understanding of Press and Etching Machine, Lighting Tables, 3D Printing Machines, and Pattern Cutting Tables operation and safety features.
• Loading/unloading parts from Etching machine, silkscreen machine, pattern cutting tables, plotter, and 3D printing machines, measuring and inspecting, making dimensional adjustments.
• Evaluate student's designs to ensure they are compatible with the printers’ settings.
• Capable of creating weekly and daily schedules for printing.
• Able to calibrate and maintain lab equipment.