Job Title: Digital Fabrication Specialist (PT)
Department: Fabrication Shop
Reports to: Fabrication Shop Manager
FLSA Status: Part Time, non-exempt
Pay Scale: $25 per hour
Schedule: On-Site, Saturdays & Sundays (10:00am – 7:00pm)

Summary:
The Digital Fabrication Specialist should have advanced experience in the use and maintenance of Digital Fabrication equipment (CNC Router Mills/3D Printers/CNC Laser Cutters/3D Scanners). The Digital Fabrication Specialist will assist in managing CNC milling operations as well as all other areas of the Digital Fabrication Facility. Within a busy and fast-paced Academic environment, the Digital Fabrication Specialist will work closely with the Fabrication Shop Manager, Shop staff, student staff, temporary staff to assist students and faculty attain their academic and research goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Co-Lead the advisement/training of Shop users in the safe and proper use of all Digital Fabrication equipment
• Co-Lead troubleshooting/repair/maintenance of equipment and infrastructure
• Co-Lead evaluation/implementation of equipment
• Use/application of in-house Electronic/Online tools (Shop Mobile App)
• Use/application of Microsoft Outlook Platform, including Teams
• Assist in creating/updating safety documentation
• Assist in creating/updating usage policies
• Training of new staff
• Training/supervision of student workers
• Training/supervision of Temporary Workers
• Assist in the creation of creation and delivery of live Digital Fabrication Workshops
• Conduct live Digital Fabrication Workshops
• Processing/troubleshooting/creating digital files
• Advanced student digital file review/consultation/repair
• Assist in managing 3D printing operations, including inventory tracking/reporting
• Assist in managing Laser cutting operations
• Assist in creation CNC toolpaths using Fusion 360
• Assist in managing CNC Router Mill operations
• Assist in managing 3D Scanning operations
• Enforcing Shop policies/protocols
• Maintaining a clean shop environment
• Tool circulation/tracking
• Inventory tracking/reporting
• Working with Shop staff/students/faculty to complete construction of furniture, fixtures, jigs for the Shop and campus use
• Other tasks, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of CAD software (Rhino/Fusion 360/AutoCad)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Illustrator
• Minimum 3 years of experience programming and operating CNC Router Mills
• Minimum 2 years of experience with 3D printing equipment and related software (FDM/Polyjet)
• Minimum 2 years of experience with CNC laser cutting equipment and related software (Universal laser systems preferred)
• Minimum 2 years woodworking experience (table saws/band saws/jointer/planer/sanders/power tools)
• Metalworking experience (welding/cutting/bending/finishing) preferred
• Candidates should be comfortable wearing the appropriate respiratory equipment for work where dust and fumes are present, along with any other required safety equipment (face shields/goggles/protective clothing), candidates should also be capable of lifting 50 pounds
• Must possess ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties, including manual dexterity, agility, strength and coordination
• Experience in an academic setting preferred

Other Requirements:

• Must be comfortable wearing appropriate respiratory equipment for work in an environment where dust and fumes are present, along with any other required PPE (face shields/goggles/protective clothing/etc.)
• Must possess ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties, including manual dexterity, agility, strength, and coordination
• Frequently: stand, walk, bend, reach above shoulder level, use of keyboard/mouse, light lifting (up to 25 lbs.), hand dexterity, hand twisting, simple grasping, light pushing / pulling; moderate assisted/unassisted lifting: moderate pushing / pulling; moving of machinery, exposure to outdoor work environments
• Occasionally: sit, crouch/squat, climb, power grasping, heaving pushing/pulling
• Must be able to work occasional weekdays/weeknights, holidays as needed beyond regularly scheduled hours up to (30) hours per week
• Deliver excellent student service and maintain clarity and composure when faced with difficult situations

To apply, please submit an application vie our application portal: https://my.sciarc.edu/ICS/Employment_Info/  

We offer part-time employees paid time off

SCI-Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.