Studio Art 3D Assistant

Oberlin College Development; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 11,365 - 16,186; Part time

Job summary

A college in Ohio is seeking student workers in the Studio Art department to assist in their 3D printing lab. Responsibilities include helping fellow students with projects, overseeing 3D printers, and maintaining an organized workspace. Applicants must have experience with 3D printing and basic digital modeling. This role requires up to 5 hours of work each week during the semester. Ideal candidates are proactive learners in the 3D printing field.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with 3D printing is required.
• Ideal candidates should be self-driven and proactive.
• Familiarity with preparing models and troubleshooting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist other students in printing their projects.
• Oversee and maintain the 3D printers.
• Keep room organized and clean as needed.

Skills

3D printing experience

Basic digital 3D modeling

Proactive learning

Tools

Creality Ender

Prusa MK3

Job description

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Special Instructions

All questions regarding the position should be directed to Professor Kielwagen, [e-mail].

Announcement Information

Job Summary

We are looking for student workers to assist in the 3D area of the Studio Art department, with a focus on our newly created 3D printing lab. Student workers will work up to 5 hours per week, in person, for the duration of the semester, with the potential for a renewed contract at the end of the semester.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of this position are to help other students print their projects, and to oversee and maintain our 3D printers. We are currently working with 3 printers: 2 Creality Enders and 1 Prusa MK3. Other responsibilities include helping clean‑up and organize room 063 in Venturi, as needed.

Student workers report to the 3D professor, and are expected to maintain a consistent schedule, as well as to track and record their hours. Student workers will communicate regularly and reach out to the 3D professor if any issues arise.

Qualifications

Applicants must have previous experience with 3D printing, which includes: preparing models for printing (slicing), basic digital 3D modeling, replacing filament, and troubleshooting as needed. While it is not necessary to know how everything works before employment, ideal candidates will be self‑driven and pro‑active in learning.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents | Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

• * Please detail your previous experience with 3D printing.
• * Have you previously worked as a student employee in any capacity on the Oberlin College campus before?
  • Yes
  • No

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