Part-Time Innovation Lab Fabrication Technician

The Steward School; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Steward School in Richmond’s Bryan Innovation Lab seeks a part-time Lab Assistant to support daily operations, fabrication, and student projects. The role focuses on safety, organization, and readiness of tools, materials, and spaces, with 15–20 hours per week over a 9-month period.

You will operate and troubleshoot 3D printers, laser cutters, and woodworking equipment, assist with digital design workflows, and help teachers and students bring ideas to life through hands-on projects in a

Qualifications

• Experience with makerspace technologies or digital fabrication.
• Familiarity with 3D printing, laser cutting, CAD or vector design software, woodworking, electronics, or sewing.
• Strong troubleshooting and ability to learn unfamiliar systems and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and other digital fabrication tools.
• Support digital design and fabrication workflows, including file preparation, machine setup, production, and finishing.
• Assist with traditional fabrication processes using woodworking tools, hand tools, sewing machines, and other shop equipment.
• Help diagnose technical issues, maintain equipment readiness, and develop equipment guides and safety documentation.
• Prepare materials, tools, and workstations for classes, workshops, and student projects.
• Assist teachers and students with fabrication techniques, material selection, equipment use, and basic troubleshooting.
• Help identify appropriate tools, materials, and processes to bring project ideas to life.

Skills

Makerspace technologies

Digital fabrication

Troubleshooting

Independent learning

Organizational skills

Tools

3D printing

Laser cutting

CAD/Vector design

Woodworking

Sewing

Job description

The Steward School in Richmond’s Bryan Innovation Lab seeks a part-time Lab Assistant to support daily operations, fabrication, and student projects. The role focuses on safety, organization, and readiness of tools, materials, and spaces, with 15–20 hours per week over a 9-month period.

You will operate and troubleshoot 3D printers, laser cutters, and woodworking equipment, assist with digital design workflows, and help teachers and students bring ideas to life through hands-on projects in a