Shop Technician

As a member of the physical resources team, you will help students understand and use tools safely and effectively by providing guidance on techniques and best practices. Overall, your goal is to ensure a safe, functional shop environment.

To support the department’s mission, you’ll:
• Maintain the safety, functionality, and cleanliness of the shop’s equipment and spaces
• Safely assist students in meeting their goals using shop resources
• Anticipate and enforce all shop policies, procedures, safety protocols, and workflows
• Complete daily assignments and ensure tasks, including billing and paperwork are promptly completed
• Identify potential safety and file setup issues

As a shop technician, you’ll:
• Report all concerns and repair needs for lab and shop equipment and perform light maintenance and cleaning
• Train students on the proper use and care of all equipment
• Conduct inventory quarterly and provide inventory data or reports to the manager
• Render minor first aid
• Ensure students and faculty receive excellent customer service and complete high-quality projects

Additionally, you will:
• Advise students on basic fabrication issues and file setup, and proactively process jobs to provide solutions
• Participate in university special projects and events
• Cover all shop spaces as needed
• Provide backup support during periods of high demand

Strong candidates will demonstrate:
• Excellent organizational, collaborative, problem solving, and time management skills
• Outstanding critical thinking, communication, observation, and prioritization skills with attention to detail
• A commitment to fostering a positive, safe, and productive work environment
• An ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork

Minimum qualifications:     
• High school diploma
• Basic knowledge of machine maintenance, mechanics, and safety protocols
• Proficiency with industrial woodworking equipment (e.g., table saws, bandsaws, drills, jointers, planers, and wood lathes), processes, and techniques
• Proficient in operating and maintaining 3D printers and laser cutters, and in using various software (e.g., Rhinoceros, Revit. AutoCAD, similar 3D modeling programs, Adobe software, and Microsoft software)
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Preferred qualifications:     
• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience in an educational setting, particularly in a studio, workshop, or digital fabrication lab
• Experience with architecture or interior model-making techniques, materials, and safety protocols
• Knowledge of laser cutting and 3D printing
• Painting and finishing skills

Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.   

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.