Digital Fabrication Lab Technician — Part-Time

St. Olaf College; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, invites applications for a part-time Digital Fabrication Technician in the Art and Art History department. The 0.38 FTE position supports teaching spaces and a digital fabrication lab, coordinating with faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, safety compliance, training learners, inventory, and assisting with purchases, while evenings and weekends may be required during the semester.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in studio art or related field.
• Experience with digital fabrication, digital rendering software and equipment.
• A two-year degree or equivalent experience and a focus on studio art or related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to maintain a welcoming, safe computer lab.
• Train learners in digital fabrication, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Lead student workers, schedule training, and coordinate safety protocols.
• Maintain equipment, inventory, and safety compliance in the lab.

Skills

Digital fabrication

Safety procedures

Training students

Lab equipment maintenance

Inventory management

Adobe Creative Cloud

CAD software

CNC programming basics

3D printers

Laser cutter / CNC router

Education

Two-year degree or equivalent experience

Studio art focus

Driver’s license

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

CAD software

CNC programming software

3D printers

Laser cutter

CNC router

Job description

St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, invites applications for a part-time Digital Fabrication Technician in the Art and Art History department. The 0.38 FTE position supports teaching spaces and a digital fabrication lab, coordinating with faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, safety compliance, training learners, inventory, and assisting with purchases, while evenings and weekends may be required during the semester.