The Cleveland Museum of Art seeks a full time Mount Maker who is responsible for the fabrication of mounts, armatures, and support structures for art objects in the museum’s permanent collection and for special exhibitions from other institutions when requested. Work with designers, curators, and conservators to create mounts that both protect the object and aesthetically enhance its presentation.
Responsibilities
Create mounts and other support structures for art objects to the highest professional museum standards. A variety of materials will be used including, but not limited to, metals, wood, plastics, and fabric.
Extensive daily use of welding and soldering equipment and advanced metal techniques required. Band saw, drill presses, shapers and sanders also used.
Shop must be maintained and kept as a safe and clean environment for the safety of employees and artwork that is being worked on and stored on location. Security procedures for museum art storage areas are observed. Objects must be locked in storage cabinets nightly, workspace locked and secured.
Handling of art objects required. Conservational standards apply.
Accurately estimate time and materials for museum projects.
Mix and match paint colors when mounts require painted surface. Faux painting techniques often required.
Installation of objects in cases and galleries.
Inform supervisor of inventory needs and order or request supplies to maintain smooth and continuous production.
Assist other areas of Exhibition Production, Collection Management, and Conservation departments when requested by supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Key Competencies
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); additional training in trade school helpful; Two or more years’ experience and/or training in welding techniques and metalwork, basic carpentry, and art handling; or equivalent combination of education and experience.https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CLE1004CMA/JobBoard/14a13635-e1f1-6802-5aba-82b151e8c57b/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=ee19c045-cd3c-4191-9a3d-07282f2e7149