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Technician Fab Lab

Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading UK university seeks a Teaching Support Assistant to aid in delivering workshops and engaging with digital fabrication technologies. The ideal candidate will support teaching sessions, operate CNC and laser cutting machines, and contribute to research in fabrication methods. This position offers an opportunity for professional development in a dynamic educational environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave
Pension scheme
Induction and development support
Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

  • Experience supporting teaching workshops using 2D/3D design software.
  • Familiarity with digital fabrication equipment and techniques.
  • Ability to assist in delivering learning activities.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in delivering teaching support workshops at the Fab Lab.
  • Support the running of workshops and specialist facilities.
  • Conduct research in digital fabrication to enhance troubleshooting.

Skills

2D/3D design software proficiency
Digital fabrication techniques
CNC machine operation
Robotics
Problem diagnosis and resolution

Education

Experience in digital fabrication environment

Tools

Tinkercad
Fusion 360
Blender
Cura
Artec Studio

Job description

You will assist the Teaching Support Officer in the delivery of teaching support workshops and demonstration of Fab Lab technologies, supporting the day-to-day running of the Fab Lab, including the use and booking of specialist facilities.

Duties will include:

Design, preparation and making using various 2D/3D design software, digital, fabrication equipment, CNC machines and related technologies.

Aiding the delivery of teaching support workshops and demonstration of Fab Lab technologies using various 2D/3D design software including Tinkercad, Fusion 360, Blender, Cura, Artec Studio.

Supporting delivery of learning activities in the area of 2D/3D software design, digital Fabrication, CNC Machinery, 3D Scanning, Electronics, XR technologies, robotics and Biomaterials.

Supporting the running of Fab Lab workshops, including the use and booking of specialist facilities i.e., Fab Lab, CNC and Laser Cutting within timetabled teaching sessions.

Supporting the Teaching Support Officer in carrying out research in the area of digital fabrication and related technology to support the ability to diagnose and resolve problems of a highly technical, complicated nature. This may involve testing and re-testing scenarios and processes to lead to the successful design and achievement of intended learning outcome/execution of work.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to develop existing experience of working in a digital fabrication environment in a Higher Education setting.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today., This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

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