Technician, Digital Tools

About the role

Parsons, Mannes, Jazz, and Drama, a division of The New School, seeks a Full-time Technician in Digital Tools for the Making Center. Parsons Making Center is a collection of more than 70,000 sq. ft. of labs, shops, studios, and open workspaces that provide curricular support for making across a broad range of mediums and disciplines, and supports experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration. This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment that runs year-round. The Technician should be a personable, proactive, detail-oriented individual who will become integral to the daily workings of the facilities within the Making Center, with the ability to learn new skills and technologies as needed. The Technician will interface with students and faculty daily and work with Making Center staff to support multiple processes and resources for all users in a range of making spaces including the Laser Lab, 3D Lab, CNC Machine Shops, Physical Computing areas, and open work areas. This is an administrative position, governed by a Local 1205 Teamsters union contract, that reports to the Managers of Digital Tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workings of the Making Center facilities as assigned and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment and a respectful shop culture for students, faculty, and staff.
• Provide a high level of customer service, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor and attitude in all interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
• Support students in their use of various Digital Fabrication tools, including: laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC milling, and digital prototyping.
• Independently output 3D prints, along with CNC milling projects submitted by students, faculty, and staff through our service bureau.
• Work with other Making Center staff on the troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, installation, and continuous operation of a variety of hardware/software technologies and stay current with relevant technology and developments within the field.
• Assist supervisor and Making Center Leadership with the following:
  • Support faculty and students.
  • Lead demo sessions about