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Exhibit Fabrication Shop Assistant

Maryland Science Center
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Baltimore, MD
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, Research & Social Science, Science & Technology, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check

    Description

    The Fabrication Shop at the Maryland Science Center is responsible for maintaining and repairing current exhibits, creating exhibit pieces for the museum, and making activities for the other departments that can be fabricated in-house. We are looking for Woodworkers, Makers, DIYers, Artists, and any other Tradesfolk passionate about science and education who would like to help enrich the experience of the young minds coming through our doors.

    Basic Duties:

    • Cleaning and organizing the shop
    • Finishing tasks as needed: sanding, filling, painting, and finishing
    • Tool maintenance and sharpening
    • Fixing broken exhibits on or off the exhibit floor
    • Tasks assigned by Head Fabricator relevant to exhibit projects
    • Complete work order tasks assigned to fabrication shop

    Preferred Skills:

    • Basic knowledge of tools and shop safety
    • Comfortable on ladders
    • Ability to lift 25-50lbs infrequently
    • Ability to read plans and follow a cut-list
    • Shop orientation and training as needed

    Seeking Volunteers with Knowledge of:

    • Woodworking, Cabinetry, Machining (Manual and CNC), and/or Welding
    • Machine maintenance and calibration
    • General fix-it know-how

    The Fabrication Shop at the Maryland Science Center is responsible for maintaining and repairing current exhibits, creating exhibit pieces for the museum, and making activities for the other departments that can be fabricated in-house. We are looking for Woodworkers, Makers, DIYers, Artists, and any other Tradesfolk passionate about science and education who would like to help enrich the experience of the young minds coming through our doors.

    Basic Duties:

    • Cleaning and organizing the shop
    • Finishing tasks as needed: sanding, filling, painting, and finishing
    • Tool maintenance and sharpening
    • Fixing broken exhibits on or off the exhibit floor
    • Tasks assigned by Head Fabricator relevant to exhibit projects
    • Complete work order tasks assigned to fabrication shop

    Preferred Skills:

    • Basic knowledge of tools and shop safety
    • Comfortable on ladders
    • Ability to lift 25-50lbs infrequently
    • Ability to read plans and follow a cut-list
    • Shop orientation and…

    Location

    On-site

    Maryland Science Center

    601 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA

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