Makerspace Technician 3, Office of Innovation, Onsite

About the role

The Office of Innovation is excited to announce a career opening in the UC Makerspace: Makerspace Technician 3.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative technical and training support and services to 1819 Makerspace users.
• Manage multiple projects of moderate to advanced scope and complexity.
• Educate users on the safe, smart, and practical use of makerspace equipment, tools and software.
• Ensure all users firmly grasp safety and proper use of equipment, including developing, maintaining, and enforcing standard operating procedures in compliance with OSHA and EHS policies.
• Develop and provide hands-on experiential learning workshops that maximize user’s knowledge of materials, processes, and technologies.
• Coach the design and layout work necessary to fabricate objects from various materials.
• Expert level knowledge of fabrication in wood, metal, and plastics required.
• Advise and assist users with alterations in design to increase efficiency or aid in fabrication.
• Maintain equipment and facility, ensuring that they are clean, safe, and accessible to users.
• Participate in the recruitment, training, and mentoring of student employees in the 1819 Makerspace facility.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain clarity and composure when faced with difficult situations.
• Advise on the installation, configuration, and modification of equipment and associated software.
• Collaborate with UC faculty and administration to support curriculum and programing for the 1819 Makerspace.
• Provide custom design or fabrication services in their area of expertise.
• May lead small project teams and junior staff.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Design, Art, or a related field.
• Nine (9) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements.
• Four (4) years of experience in operating and programing digital fabrication tools and use of related CAD/CAM/slicing software: CNC machining, laser cutting, or 3-D printing.
• Minimum two (2) years: in a fabrication setting managing various fabrication tasks OR creating formal or informal learning.
• Ability to lead and train others while managing production queues.
• Some positions may require experience in specific areas of manual or digital fabrication.

Qualifications

• Considered Master’s Degree in Engineering, Design or related field.
• Ability to provide consultative engineering guidance on high value projects.
• Knowledge of any of the following: sewing, graphics printing, electronics, programming, vacuum forming, finishing, powder coating, welding, metal fabrication, wood construction, composites.
• Leadership of small teams composed of Co-op and part-time student workers.
• Experience in academic or innovation focused shop environments.
• Prior experience teaching related skills; developing and delivering programs.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Hearing, listening - Often
• Walking - Often
• Talking - Often
• Sitting - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.