Digital Fabrication Federal Work-Study Lab Assistant - Stuckeman School of Architecture and Lan[...]

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in State College is looking for part-time help in the Digital Fabrication Lab. This role involves assisting users, monitoring the lab, and managing material inventory. Interested candidates should be eager to learn about digital fabrication tools. The position offers a starting hourly rate of $12 and allows for the possibility of remote work. Applicants must have received a Federal Work Study award to be eligible.

Qualifications

• No experience in digital fabrication required but interest in learning desired.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the lab during open hours.
• Assist students with fabrication material purchases.
• Maintain material inventory and schedule student equipment usage.

Tools

Rhino

RhinoCam

Illustrator

Job description

Application Instructions

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Job Description and Position Requirements

This position requires you to have received a work-study award. To verify if you have received a work-study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available.

Penn State College of Arts and Architecture is seeking to hire part-time help!

The Stuckeman School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Digital Fabrication Lab seeks to hire numerous federal work-study students. These positions will assist lab users and monitor the lab. No digital fabrication experience is necessary, but we desire applicants who are interested in learning about digital fabrication tools and methods. The lab would like to establish reliable lab hours of operation.

Primary Duties

• Monitor the lab during open hours
• Assist students with fabrication material purchases
• Maintain material inventory and schedule student equipment usage

Secondary Duties

• Assistance with software such as Rhino, RhinoCam, Illustrator and laser cutting
• Performing laser cutter maintenance and participation in fabrication projects

The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00. Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.

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