Digital Fabrication Lab Assistant (Student Tech)

Maryland Institute College of Art; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Maryland Institute College of Art is hiring a Make Cool Stuff Lab Student Technician to support the Digital Fabrication Specialist in a hands-on learning lab. The role offers up to 10 hours per week and a year-long commitment, primarily assisting with lab operations and safe practice for first-year students.

The position requires current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at MICA, with strong skills in 3D modeling tools and design software.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled MICA undergraduate or graduate student at time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Commit to shifts totaling up to 10 hours per week
• Attend mandatory training(s), and professional development workshops when specified by the Digital Fabrication specialist.
• Monitor the lab and its attendants for safe utilization of the lab equipment and space
• Enforce lab rules, proper etiquette and safety guidelines created by the Digital Fabrication Specialist
• Assist students with proper workflow procedures when using MCS Lab equipment
• Monitoring various fabrication machines for proper use and maintenance. Machines include 3D Printers and Digital Cutters along with minor fabrication machines such as Sewing Machines and Dremel.
• Communicate issues/difficulties with the lab space and/or equipment when necessary.
• Assist with simple cleaning tasks around the lab space.

Skills

3D modeling

Workflow communication

Mac/Windows troubleshooting

Tools

TinkerCAD

Fusion360

Maya

Rhino

Blender

Photoshop

After Effects

Premiere

InDesign

Job description

Maryland Institute College of Art is hiring a Make Cool Stuff Lab Student Technician to support the Digital Fabrication Specialist in a hands-on learning lab. The role offers up to 10 hours per week and a year-long commitment, primarily assisting with lab operations and safe practice for first-year students.

The position requires current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at MICA, with strong skills in 3D modeling tools and design software.