Exhibition Fabricator & Preparator

**DEPARTMENT:**Curatorial
**SUPERVISOR:**Chief Preparator and Exhibition Designer
**EMPLOYMENT STATUS:**Full-time / Non-exempt
**SALARY:**$ $22.55 - $24.50/hour

**PRIMARY OBJECTIVE**
The Crocker Art Museum is dedicated to promoting an awareness of and enthusiasm for human experience through art. We measure our success by our ability to enrich the intellectual and cultural life of the communities we serve. The Exhibition Fabricator & Preparator plays a key role in realizing this mission by supporting the installation and presentation of exhibitions. Working as part of a collaborative team, this position contributes to the preparation, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of exhibitions, ensuring that artworks are displayed safely, effectively, and in alignment with museum standards.

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES**
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Build, assemble, modify, and repair exhibition furniture, platforms, pedestals, walls, crates, mounts, and other exhibition-related structures
- Fabricate hanging systems, object mounts, casework components, and structural supports for works of art and exhibition installations
- Assist with welding, metal fabrication, woodworking, finishing, and light construction projects in support of exhibitions and museum operations
- Safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, ladders, and scaffolding
- Paint and finish galleries, exhibition furniture, platforms, and fabricated elements
- Maintain fabrication shop organization, tool maintenance, material inventory, and safe working conditions
- Collaborate in a team environment to produce superior quality exhibitions
- Install and deinstall exhibitions and installations according to the plans of the Exhibition Designer, Registrar, or designated Curatorial staff
- Prepare and pack/unpack objects for travel and assist with incoming and outgoing shipments
- Prepare artwork and historical artifacts for shipping; receive and unpack shipments of art objects and other exhibition related materials
- Perform maintenance duties to keep exhibits, displays, workspaces, and storage areas clean, organized, and clearly labeled
- Ability to perform physical work associated with fabrication and preparation of exhibits
- Transport art in 26’ moving trucks; knowledge of proper strapping techniques required
- Ability to multi-task and assume a variety of projects simultaneously

**SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- Strong woodworking and fabrication skills.
- Design and build object mounts, frames, exhibit furniture, and related structures.
- Experience building exhibition furniture, object mounts, platforms, crates, walls, and related structures.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, shop machinery, ladders, and lifts.
- Familiarity with welding, metalworking, brazing, or related fabrication techniques.
- Ability to solve construction and installation challenges with safe and practical solutions.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, layouts, fabrication sketches, and installation plans.
- Ability to solve problems and find attractive and safe solutions to hanging and/or showcasing unusual works of art.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff members, volunteers, and subcontractors.
- Ability to work under pressure and adhere to aggressive changeover schedules.
- Successful completion of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in art, commercial art, museum studies, art museum education, or a closely related field.
- Valid California driver’s license.

**PREFERRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
- Three years of professional fabrication, installation, construction, or museum preparation experience
- Experience with museum, gallery, theatrical, scenic, or commercial fabrication environments
- Experience fabricating acrylic and plastic supports for artwork display and storage
- Familiarity with art handling and muse…