Fabrication Technician, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences

Category: Professional

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Department: Harpur College of Arts and Sciences

Locations: Binghamton, NY

Posted: Jan 13, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time

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Position : 196267

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Title:

Instructional Support Technician (SL-3)

Salary: $60,000 - $63,000 (commensurate with experience)

Position: Full-time, calendar-year Fabrication Technician

Harpur College of Arts and Sciences seeks a full-time, calendar-year Fabrication Technician to provide technical support for the Fine and Performing Arts and Science departments. This position requires an excellent understanding of both contemporary art and scientific research practices, technical proficiency in a range of fabrication methods and materials. The technician will work closely with faculty artists, art students, and faculty scientists to help bring complex creative visions to life and support the research of our R1 institution.

The Fabrication Technician will report to and work with the Harpur Fabrication Lab supervisor.

The successful candidate will turn complex conceptual ideation and design into physical art pieces and assist the Harpur Fabrication Lab supervisor with the science department workflow.

• Design and fabrication consultation for the School of the Arts faculty and students.
• Contribute to the long‑term growth of the Arts departments through technical support, collaboration, and innovation.
• Provide technical support and functional knowledge in Digital and Analog fabrication Practices, including 3‑D printing, laser cutting, CNC routing, 3‑D modeling, mold making and casting, printmaking, carpentry, metal fabrication, machining, plastic fabrication,‑making, and fiber work.
• Support faculty's creative research with material expertise, fabrication techniques, and technical solutions.
• Assist Harpur Fabrication Lab supervisor with scientific workflow.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic academic environment.
• Maintain fabrication equipment and support shop safety protocols in shared studio space.

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher)
• At least 3 years of fabrication experience
• Experience in art fabrication, studio production, or related technical work supporting creative projects
• Experience with a mix of tools and equipment used in metal and wood fabrication, mold‑making and casting, and digital fabrication technologies
• Problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in the Arts or Industrial Design
• Administrative or project management experience
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment, machinery, and instruments
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