Fab Lab Maker Support Specialist I

California State University, Chico; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Stanislaus seeks a Full‑Time temporary Fab Lab Support Specialist to provide instructional and logistical support for the Warrior Fab Lab on the Turlock and Stockton campuses.

You will set up and operate tools, assist users with a range of fabrication equipment, maintain inventories, and help coordinate safety and scheduling for instructional activities and research projects.

Qualifications

• Education: two years of experience providing instructional support services.
• Experience: two years of college with 16 semester units in courses involving materials, supplies, or equipment; or four years of college with 16 units.
• Preferred: BA/BS in education, STEM, art, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, faculty and staff with design, fabrication and hands‑on projects.
• Guide users in operation of makerspace tools: woodworking, electronics, robotics, 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC milling.
• Maintain inventory and advise on upgrades or acquisitions.
• Enforce safety protocols and report concerns.
• Set up, test and prepare equipment for instructional activities and workshops.
• Schedule Fab Lab facilities and coordinate resources for learning and research.
• Collaborate with K-12 and CSU campuses on makerspace development.

Skills

Instructional support

Fab Lab operations

Safety protocols

Equipment troubleshooting

Scheduling

Material evaluation

Technical training

Background check compliance

Education

Two years college + 16 units in materials/equipment related courses

Equivalent to two years of experience in instructional support

Equivalent to four years of college with 16 units in relevant courses

Bachelor’s degree in education, STEM, art, or related field

Tools

3D printing

Laser cutting

CNC milling

Woodworking tools

Electronics

Robotics

Job description

California State University, Stanislaus seeks a Full‑Time temporary Fab Lab Support Specialist to provide instructional and logistical support for the Warrior Fab Lab on the Turlock and Stockton campuses.

You will set up and operate tools, assist users with a range of fabrication equipment, maintain inventories, and help coordinate safety and scheduling for instructional activities and research projects.