Part-Time Fabrication Lab Technician: Prototyping & Safety

Wentworth Institute of Technology; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA is seeking a part-time Lab Technician (up to 25 hours per week) to ensure safe operation of the School of Architecture and Design labs. You will provide fabrication training and ongoing support to faculty and students, while maintaining equipment and spaces.

You will also participate in studio setups, special projects, and events that advance the School’s mission, reporting to the Director of Labs in a collaborative technical team.

Qualifications

• Experience with physical model-making and rapid prototyping using both digital and traditional fabrication tools.
• Foundational woodworking experience.
• Experience with additive manufacturing equipment (FDM, SLA, LDM) and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab use to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment and support students and faculty in prototyping.
• Provide instruction on equipment and fabrication methods to students, staff, and faculty.
• Maintain lab equipment, including calibration, preventive maintenance, and repairs; keep spaces organized and clean.
• Assist with studio setups and special projects, including events like open houses and end-of-semester reviews.

Skills

Physical model-making

Rapid prototyping

Woodworking

Additive manufacturing

CNC equipment operation

CAD/CAM workflows

Industrial robots

XR technologies

Equipment operation

Tools

CNC machines

3D printers

Industrial robots

CAD/CAM software

XR/extended reality tech

Job description

The Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA is seeking a part-time Lab Technician (up to 25 hours per week) to ensure safe operation of the School of Architecture and Design labs. You will provide fabrication training and ongoing support to faculty and students, while maintaining equipment and spaces.

You will also participate in studio setups, special projects, and events that advance the School’s mission, reporting to the Director of Labs in a collaborative technical team.