Technician - Digital Fabrication/ Design

University of Westminster; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Greater London is seeking a full-time Technician in Digital Fabrication and Design. This role involves providing technical support in 3D fabrication workshops, including laser cutting, 3D printing, and CNC machining, ensuring safe working practices. Candidates should have solid knowledge in digital fabrication and related tools like Rhino and Blender. The position aims to assist students and staff in achieving their academic goals while maintaining workshop standards and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in laser cutting, 3D printing, and CNC machining.
• Experience in digital and traditional fabrication and model making.
• Background in a fabrication workshop is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in 3D fabrication workshops.
• Maintain booking and induction system for users.
• Assist students in their practical course work.

Skills

Laser cutting

3D printing

CNC machining

Digital fabrication

Model making

Tools

Rhino

Blender

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Technician – Digital Fabrication and Design

This post is full time, 35 hours per week and is permanent. We are seeking to appoint a Technician, skilled in Digital Fabrication and Design, to provide customer-focused technical support within our 3D fabrication workshops, and supporting the core activities of the colleagues and students of the Westminster School of Media and Communications and the Westminster School of Arts.

The role provides a laser cutting, 3D printing and CNC machining service to our students, and as well as 'hands on' technical support, the postholder will maintain a booking and induction system for users. You will also support the academic delivery of courses using traditional and contemporary methods/techniques of fabrication and modelmaking, to assist students in their practical course work, and to assist academic and technical colleagues in ensuring that the fabrication and finishing equipment/facilities are maintained and that safe working practices and compliance with HSE and COSHH regulations are implemented and maintained.

The successful applicant will have demonstrable knowledge and expertise in laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC machining, digital and traditional fabrication and model making. Operational knowledge of Rhino, Blender, and the Adobe Creative Suite are essential. A background in a fabrication workshop with an emphasis on integration and application of digitally aided fabrication would be desirable.

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