Fabrication Lab Technician & Safety Mentor

University of Washington

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Washington College of Built Environments is seeking a Fabrication Labs Specialist to support instructional fabrication for faculty and students. You will provide technical instruction on tool use and safety across metalworking, woodworking, and digital labs.

Work with the Fabrication Labs Director to maintain facilities, develop safety protocols, train student staff, and ensure productive lab operations in a busy academic setting.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a design discipline or related field.
Minimum of two years of digital fabrication, woodworking, and metalworking experience.
Experience with CAD/CAM and digital output software.
Ability to train and document procedures clearly for groups or individuals.
Commitment to safety PPE standards and lab best practices.

Responsibilities

Provide technical instruction on tool use and safety in Fabrication Labs.
Maintain safety protocols and coordinate equipment maintenance.
Purchase supplies and assist in tracking budget expenditures.
Supervise and train student employees in lab resources and safety.
Develop orientation and mentorship programs for users.

Skills

Digital fabrication

Woodworking

Metalworking

Safety training

Teaching/training

Documentation writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a design-related field

Two years fabrication experience

Tools

3D Printer

Laser cutter

CNC Routers/Plasma CNC

Rhino

Rhino CAM

Grasshopper

Fusion 360

Job description

Work with the Fabrication Labs Director to maintain facilities, develop safety protocols, train student staff, and ensure productive lab operations in a busy academic setting.

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