Mount Maker

Mountmaker (Regular, Full-time)
Conservation Center
Reporting to the Mountmaking Manager of the Conservation Center, the Mountmaker is responsible for designing, fabricating, and installing the structures that safely support collections of artworks and artifacts while they are on exhibit. This is a hands-on opportunity with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, which hosts numerous exhibitions, installations, and loans per year from its encyclopedic collection, and is dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, display, and interpretation of these objects. This position is a 1 year term starting 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025.
Responsibilities:

• Advanced knowledge and experience with metal fabrication using a range of equipment such as: TIG welder, drill press, milling machine, grinders, oxy-acetylene torch, and bandsaw.
• Must possess accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of proper art handling protocols.
• Knowledge of Conservation practices and standards.
• Must be able to organize time and meet deadlines.
• Will be required to lift heavy objects at times.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to work cooperatively with curators, art installers, and conservation staff.
• Must be flexible to work onsite, or travel to offsite locations when needed.
• Ability to adapt to varying project needs.
• Knowledge of computer-based design programs will be an advantage, but optional.
• Please apply with a portfolio that demonstrates your experience.

Benefits:

• The expected annual salary for this Los Angeles, CA based position is $66,560, subject to change, and the position is eligible for LACMA's comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan.
• LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in fine art, jewelry design, industrial arts, or an acceptable equivalent in education and experience.
• A minimum of five years of Mountmaking experience required, with seismic Mountmaking skills preferred.
• A minimum of five years of artifact handling or collection handling experience, preferably in a museum environment.