Makerspace Technician (Engineering Business Office)
Core
Full-time evening and weekend technician supporting a university makerspace by managing shop equipment, supervising student technicians, leading workshops, and assisting users with fabrication projects.
Role type
Makerspace Technician (Teaching Laboratory Coordinator)
Builds
Physical prototypes and fabricated components for students and faculty using various manufacturing tools.
Domain
Higher Education / Advanced Manufacturing / Makerspaces
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Woodworking, CNC routing, laser cutting, 3D printing (FDM/SLA), flatbed UV printing, vinyl printing/cutting, sewing/embroidery, basic electronics, circuit troubleshooting, Arduino prototyping, lab safety compliance, equipment maintenance scheduling, inventory management, vendor coordination, SOP development.
Preferred skills
3D modeling, rapid prototyping, traditional metalworking, hand tools, iterative design guidance, teaching/mentoring experience.
Technologies
CNC routers, laser cutters, FDM/SLA 3D printers, flatbed UV printers, Cricut Maker 4, Arduino platforms, sewing/embroidery machines.
Responsibilities
Maintain shop equipment and enforce safety standards; supervise student technicians; lead workshops and assist users with projects; schedule preventative maintenance; coordinate equipment installation and inventory; manage supply ordering and vendor negotiations; develop and implement operational procedures.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
