CAD Lab & 3D Printing Support Aide

Morton College; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Morton College is seeking a Student Aide to support the CAD lab by assisting faculty and students, maintaining 3D printers, and managing lab supplies. You will help prepare models for printing using slicer software and ensure lab hours run smoothly for online classes and hands-on sessions.

The role requires current enrollment in Morton College with specific credit hours, familiarity with CAD concepts, and the ability to uphold college values while supporting lab operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Morton College student carrying 6 credits in the Fall and Spring; One credit in the Summer.
• Applicant must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Current CAD Student, enrolled in or have completed CAD-141 coursework and familiar with 3D printing and 3D printers.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for CAD-Faculty facilitating lab for online classes and 3D printing Lab hours.
• Assist CAD-Students with using slicer software to prepare models for 3D printing (setting up infill density and print supports).
• Provide Open-Lab hours as needed or requested.
• Maintain 3D printers in good working order.
• Repair 3D printer jams/malfunctions.
• Keep 3D Printer stations organized.
• Maintain printer filament inventory and printer usage log.
• Other duties/responsibilities as needed to keep the CAD lab in top operating condition.

Skills

CAD knowledge

3D printing

Education

Morton College student (6 credits Fall/Spring; 1 credit Summer)

CAD-141 coursework enrolled/completed

Tools

Slicer software

3D printers maintenance

Job description

Morton College is seeking a Student Aide to support the CAD lab by assisting faculty and students, maintaining 3D printers, and managing lab supplies. You will help prepare models for printing using slicer software and ensure lab hours run smoothly for online classes and hands-on sessions.

The role requires current enrollment in Morton College with specific credit hours, familiarity with CAD concepts, and the ability to uphold college values while supporting lab operations.