KCAD Flex Lab Asst (Student Position)

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

Position Title: KCAD FlexLab Assistant (Student Position)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Department:

Kendall College of Art and Design

Advertised Salary: $13.73- $13.99

Summary of Position: FlexLab student employees work directly with the Dow Center FlexLab Coordinator. Students will learn new skills and technologies on the job to facilitate the successful output of digital fabrication/design projects with the KCAD/FSU community. Weekly schedule will be decided based on the student's availability, the FlexLab's staffing needs, and open lab hours. Hours are somewhat flexible and work around the student's course schedule as it changes from semester to semester.

Position Requirements:

• Must have retail or service industry experience
• Experience and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud
• A willingness to learn on the job
• Experience with or interest to learn the use of 2D and 3D input and output devices

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with the Coordinator and the KCAD/FSU Campus at large
• Track material and technology usage and supply prompt reporting
• Cash handling via cash, check, credit card
• Learn and teach FlexLab processes to FlexLab users
• Operate equipment including wide format inkjet printers, 3D scanners, 3D printers, vinyl cutters, and LASER cutters/engravers
• Learn and understand the pros and cons of each process
• Accurately record and calculate billing and usage data
• Projects as assigned by coordinator

Number of Positions Available: 1

Documents Needed to Apply:

Resume/ Cover Letter/ Class Schedule

Job Close Date: December 12, 2026

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