Makerspace Instructional Support Tech I

California State University, Stanislaus; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Stanislaus is seeking a full-time temporary Fab Lab Support Specialist to provide technical, instructional, and logistical support for the Warrior Fab Lab across the Turlock and Stockton campuses.

The role involves preparing instructional materials, setting up and maintaining equipment, assisting students and faculty with makerspace tools (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC), managing inventories, and helping coordinate lab activities while enforcing safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, STEM, art, or related field.
• Experience supporting makerspace/educational labs preferred.
• Hands-on experience with digital fabrication tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, woodworking, electronics, or robotics.

Responsibilities

• Assist students, faculty, and staff with design, fabrication, and hands-on project activities.
• Guide users in operating makerspace tools and equipment (woodworking, electronics, robotics, 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC).
• Maintain inventory of equipment, tools, and supplies; assess needs and advise on upgrades or acquisitions.
• Enforce safety protocols, monitor compliance, and report safety concerns.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform basic maintenance, calibrations, and part replacements.
• Prepare equipment and materials for instructional activities, demonstrations, and workshops.
• Evaluate material and tool suitability for instructional uses and suggest alternatives as needed.
• Assist with planning, procurement, and administrative tasks to support Fab Lab operations.
• Prepare instructional materials, manuals, and user guidelines for Fab Lab equipment.

Skills

Makerspace support

Equipment operation

Safety protocols

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or STEM field

Tools

3D Printers

Laser Cutters

CNC Machines

Woodworking Tools

Electronics

Robotics

Job description

California State University, Stanislaus is seeking a full-time temporary Fab Lab Support Specialist to provide technical, instructional, and logistical support for the Warrior Fab Lab across the Turlock and Stockton campuses.

The role involves preparing instructional materials, setting up and maintaining equipment, assisting students and faculty with makerspace tools (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC), managing inventories, and helping coordinate lab activities while enforcing safety protocols.