Senior Maker Space Technician – On-Campus Innovation Lab Lead

University of Salford; Salford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

32 days leave plus holidays

Flexible working

Professional development

MySalford benefits

Job summary

University of Salford in Salford is seeking a Senior Technician to support the Maker Space within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Environment. You will facilitate use of 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills, lathes and routers, and help develop learning resources for students and staff.

The role requires an organised, self-starting maker with strong problem solving skills and broad knowledge of making processes. On-campus, Monday to Friday support is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the use of specialist equipment or techniques to students and staff.
• Contributes academically to the development and or delivery of research/teaching/enterprise activities.
• Directs assessments of specialist space health and safety. Participates in assessments of specialist health and safety.
• Deals with problems and issues, managing resolutions, corrective actions, lessons learned and the collection and dissemination of relevant information.

Job description

University of Salford in Salford is seeking a Senior Technician to support the Maker Space within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Environment. You will facilitate use of 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills, lathes and routers, and help develop learning resources for students and staff.

The role requires an organised, self-starting maker with strong problem solving skills and broad knowledge of making processes. On-campus, Monday to Friday support is required.