Maker Web Lab Assistant Work Study

LM Wind Power / GE; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 11,024,244 - 15,701,196; Part time

Job summary

LM Wind Power / GE is offering a student work-study position in Schenectady, NY. The role involves operating and maintaining equipment in the Maker Web labs, assisting students and faculty with projects, and teaching them about available resources.

Candidates should be detail-oriented, punctual, and willing to learn. The pay rate is $9.70 per hour with various positions available. Interested students can contact the Financial Aid office for eligibility details.

Qualifications

• Interest in crafting and making digital and analog fabrication methods.
• Detail oriented with a willingness to learn and a sense of humor.
• Punctual and dependable with some flexibility to schedule.

Responsibilities

• Operating equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC milling machines.
• Maintaining records and documentation of 3D print submissions.
• Organizing and cleaning the labs and lab equipment as required.
• Teaching students and faculty about the resources and tools.
• Assisting students and faculty with files and projects.

Skills

Interest in crafting and making digital and analog fabrication methods

Detail oriented

Punctual and dependable

Professional demeanor

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience with 3D CAD software

Job description

Work-Study Eligibility

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study. If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at [e-mail].

Maker Web Overview

The Maker Web is a group of six Makerspaces (fabrication and tinkering labs) spread across campus, dedicated to supporting maker activities and hands on learning in all disciplines. These co‑working spaces host students and faculty who wish to make things utilizing our resources which include a variety of digital fabrication tools including 3D printers, 3D scanners, a laser cutter, and a CNC router. We also host many analog and electrical hand tools including industrial machining equipment, light wood working tools, soldering kits, Arduino kits, sewing machines, and basic tool kits. It is the student employees, members of the Maker Corp, who operate the equipment, train others to use the tools and manage the day to day activity of the Labs with oversight from the Makerspace Director, Cole Belmont.

Job Details

• Department: Maker Web
• Location: Wold 026
• Student Supervisor: Cole Belmont
• Work available: Days
• Rate of pay: $9.70/hr
• # of positions available: 16

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operating equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC milling machines for students and faculty
• Maintaining records and documentation of 3D print submissions and completions
• Organizing and cleaning the labs and lab equipment as required
• Teaching students and faculty about the resources and tools in the Maker Web
• Assisting students and faculty with files and projects as necessary to enable production

Qualifications

• Interest in crafting and making digital and analog fabrication methods
• Detail oriented with a willingness to learn and a sense of humor
• Punctual and dependable with some flexibility to schedule to provide necessary coverage
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with 3D CAD software is a plus but not necessary

Work Location

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation

Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Union College is an equal‑opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.