About this role
About the Role Temporary Part-Time Shop Technician to support the fabrication team in the School of Architecture. The role focuses on operating and maintaining a safe, clean fabrication shop and providing instruction and oversight on the use of power, hand, and digital tools for fabrication across multiple media for students, faculty, and staff. What You'll Do
- Provide instruction and oversight on the safe use of power tools, hand tools, and material processing techniques for metal, wood, and plastic fabrication.
- Maintain health and safety standards per university and government regulations.
- Maintain and repair equipment, implement upgrades as needed.
- Maintain inventory of materials, equipment, machined parts, and hand tools.
- Ensure all equipment is in safe and general working order.
- Supervise work-study students as needed. What We're Looking For
- Education: College degree in a related field or equivalent work experience; two+ years teaching experience, preferably in a shop-related field.
- Skills: Extensive knowledge of metal, wood, and plastic fabrication techniques.
- Experience with laser cutter equipment use and CNC router experience is desirable; 3D printing knowledge a plus.
- Software: Proficiency with Rhino, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, Grafite; Adobe Creative Suite knowledge is a plus. Nice to Have
- Laser cutter equipment use knowledge
- CNC router experience
- 3D printing knowledge
- Adobe Creative Suite familiarity Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour