Fabrication Lab Student Worker

Oberlin College Development; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Oberlin College Fabrication Lab is seeking a student worker to assist the Lab Technician during weekly fabrication lab hours. The role is in-person, up to 5–8 hours per week, starting in August 2026, with a semester-long appointment and potential renewal.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety, aiding students with projects, and supporting daily shop tasks; applicants should be willing to learn and comfortable with various tools, equipment, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Previous enrollment in a 3D studio art course is preferred.
• Applicant has had previous classroom experience in the Fabrication Lab and is familiar with the space and equipment.
• Interest in woodshop tools and digital fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and enforce lab policies.
• Keep track of who is trained to use equipment and restock consumables.
• Complete training on all lab equipment as part of job training.
• Report to the Fabrication Lab Technician for weekly tasks.

Skills

Collaborative environment

Willingness to learn

Interest in woodshop tools

Education

Enrollment in 3D studio art course

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Reach out to Abby Sherrill ([e-mail]) with questions about this position.

Announcement Information

Job Summary

The student worker will assist the Fabrication Lab Technician in the lab during weekly fabrication lab hours. The student worker will work up to 5–8 hrs per week, in person, starting in August 2026. The student worker will be hired for the duration of the semester, with the potential for a renewed contract at the end of the semester.

Fabrication Lab student workers are responsible for assisting students with various fabrication projects, performing daily shop tasks and enforcing safety procedures and lab policies. Student workers must handle heavy materials and equipment, and therefore must be able to lift 25 lbs of weight. Student workers will have a set weekly schedule that occurs outside of class time.

Responsibilities

The student worker reports to the Fabrication Lab Technician for weekly tasks relating to the lab equipment and assisting students. The Student Worker is expected to maintain a consistent schedule and track and record their hours through TimeClock Plus.

Daily tasks include: Maintaining a safe and clean working environment, ensuring lab users are following lab policies, keeping track of who is trained to use equipment and re-stocking consumable items. Additional tasks, such as special projects for the lab, may be assigned or developed based on the student worker’s strengths and interests. The student worker will complete training on all lab equipment as a part of their job training.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications: Previous enrollment in a 3D studio art course is preferred.

Required Qualifications: Applicant has had previous classroom experience in the Fabrication Lab and is familiar with the space and equipment in it. Applicants should have an interest in woodshop tools and digital fabrication equipment. It is not necessary to know how everything in the shop works before employment, but applicants should be willing to become trained on and comfortable with the various items in the shop. The ideal candidate should thrive in collaborative environments, demonstrate a willingness to learn, and embody a responsible attitude.

Reach out to Abby Sherrill ([e-mail]) with questions about this position.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Intent

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you interested in holding this job for more than one semester?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you used the fabrication lab for a class in the past? If not, do you have woodshop, makerspace, or experience in shared work spaces like the fabrication lab?

  (Open Ended Question)

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Oberlin College

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