Flexible Digital Fabrication Lab Assistant (Student)

Ferris State University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Ferris State University invites applications for KCAD FlexLab Assistant (Student Position) in Grand Rapids, MI. The role supports lab operations, assists users, learns digital fabrication workflows, and helps with billing and inventory. Weekly hours are flexible around courses and lab needs.

The position requires customer service experience and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, plus willingness to learn new fabrication processes in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or service industry for customer interactions.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud or willingness to learn it.
• Enthusiasm to learn on the job and adapt to lab workflows.
• Interest in using 2D and 3D input/output devices.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the KCAD/FSU team and Coordinator.
• Track material usage and report promptly.
• Handle cash, checks, and credit card payments.
• Learn and teach FlexLab processes to users.
• Operate printers, 3D scanners/printers, vinyl/CNC cutters.
• Record and calculate billing and usage data.
• Undertake projects assigned by the coordinator.

Skills

Retail or service experience

Adobe Creative Cloud

Willingness to learn

2D/3D input-output devices

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Ferris State University invites applications for KCAD FlexLab Assistant (Student Position) in Grand Rapids, MI. The role supports lab operations, assists users, learns digital fabrication workflows, and helps with billing and inventory. Weekly hours are flexible around courses and lab needs.

The position requires customer service experience and familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, plus willingness to learn new fabrication processes in a university setting.