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Associate Director, Making Center
Posted
Full Time Technician, Wood/Metal
The Making Center
Parsons School of Design
Parsons School for Design, a division of The New School, seeks a Full-time Technician in Wood and Metal for the Making Center. Parsons Making Center is a collection of more than 70,000 sq. ft. of labs, shops, studios, and open workspaces that provide curricular support for making across a broad range of mediums and disciplines, and supports experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration. The Technician should be a personable, proactive, detail-oriented individual who will become integral to the daily workings of the facilities within the Making Center, with the ability to learn new skills and technologies as needed. This is a fast-paced dynamic environment that runs year-round. The Technician will interface with students and faculty daily and work with Making Center staff to support multiple processes and resources for all users in a range of making spaces including, but not limited to, the E4 Wood and Metal Shops, N2 General Shop, and associated open work areas, tool checkouts, material store, and storage. This is an administrative position, governed by a Local 1205 Teamsters union contract, that reports to the Facilities Manager for Wood and Metal.
The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment and uphold a respectful shop culture for students, faculty, and staff.
- Work with other Making Center staff on the troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, installation, continuous operation and support for a variety of hardware/software and technologies.
- Assist supervisor and Making Center Leadership with the following:
- Support faculty and students.
- Lead demo sessions about various pieces of equipment.
- Make hardware/software purchase and process recommendations.
- Create and update web page content.
- Create and conduct orientations, trainings, and tours.
- Participate in the onboarding process for new technician staff, through peer-to-peer training and skills sharing.
- Maintain administrative systems for scheduling, record keeping, inventories, and metrics tracking.
- Provide support for store and tool checkout functions as related to assigned areas
- Oversee daily operations of the Making Center facilities including healthy, safe and respectful making practices.
- Supervise student workers, including training, tracking accountability, and assigning tasks during shifts.
- Oversee tool and equipment checkout for both in-shop/lab use and off-site special requests.
- Create clear, accurate, user-friendly technical documentation, signage, and instructions for labs and equipment.
- Assist with facility improvement projects, shows and installations, and special Making Center, program, school or Parsons-wide initiatives as needed.
- Adapt to changes in the work environment; adjust approach and prioritizes competing demands as necessary.
- Provide a high level of customer service, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor and attitude in all interactions with students, faculty, and staff.
- Cultivate a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment with productive and positive workplace relationships.
- Stay current with relevant technology and developments within the field.
- Complete university required staff training and necessary COF’s for all Making Center Facilities within the first 6 months of employment.
- Become proficient in Web Check Out or current equipment management system within the first 6 months of employment.
- Attend regularly scheduled Making Center staff meetings and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years relevant or professional experience within the industry.
- Flexible schedule – ability to work non-traditional schedules that may include nights and weekends, in addition to schedule shifts with semester changes.
- Knowledge of a variety of production and fabrication techniques; be familiar with practices related to current design and art practice including: fabrication, methodology, and processes; experience and knowledge of working with a wide variety of materials.
- Technical knowledge of wood and metal-based practices in all or some of the following areas: furniture making, sculpture, product prototyping, model making, millwork, hot metal working, cold metal working, jewelry and non-ferrous metalworking, cold bending and steam bending wood, architectural or art installation.
- Full comprehensive experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting equipment/tools.
- Ability to work safely with, and demonstrate proper use of, a wide array of hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, close attention to detail, and strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Strong ability to assist students working in an interdisciplinary and/or experimental manner from concept to fabrication.
- Ability to handle objects weighing up to 25 lbs and on occasion may be expected to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs
- Ability to adhere to University COVID-19 Policy and requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with any of the following is a plus: CNC/digital fabrication equipment, CAD programs, vacuum forming, physical computing, ceramics, casting, finishes, plastics, foams, cold glassworking techniques, kiln glass firing, or fabrics.
- Knowledge of Webcheckout or comparable equipment management systems.
- Understanding of working in a cross-platform (Windows and macOS) environment.
- Experience with large-scale hardware and software deployments.
- A desire to learn new skills and processes related to Parsons Making Center initiatives.
Work mode:
On-Campus Position – Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours.
Hourly rate:
$26.10/hr
Makerspace Program Coordinator, Rice University Moody Center for the Arts
Posted
Title: Makerspace Program Coordinator
Reports to: Workshop and Makerspace Director, Moody Center for the Arts
Job Description:
The Makerspace Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing and leading makerspace classes and seminars on subject matter such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and woodworking utilizing equipment in the Moody Center for the Arts Workshop and Makerspace. Assists students with a wide range of fabrication and design problems, answering first line questions and ensuring proper safety procedures are followed.
Classes/Seminars
- Leads undergraduate and graduate student classes and seminars on subject matter such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and woodworking
- Develops new and expands existing curriculum for Rice student classes utilizing equipment in the Moody Center Workshop and Makerspace
- Exhibits a welcoming and patient teaching style for students of all knowledge levels
- Ensures all safety measures and protocols are being observed during classroom instruction
Daily Makerspace Operations & Safety
- Assists Rice students with a wide range of fabrication and design problems and answers first line questions
- Mentors students in designing and implementing projects, including use of materials, design methods and repairs
- Provides general support to faculty, including assistance with teaching preparation, provision of materials, and equipment usage
- Oversees safety and instructs users in the proper use of equipment
- Leads safety orientation sessions for students, faculty and staff prior to their use of equipment
- Oversees the day to day operations of equipment
- Completes and files incident reports as needed
Exhibition & Artist Assistance
- Works collaboratively with faculty and visiting artists to support their fabrication needs and assist them in their project goals
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (experience can be substituted for education)
- Passion for education, programming and student engagement
- 1 year experience with:
- 3D modeling (Fusion 360 preferred)
- Woodworking (taking raw stock lumber to final product)
- Metalworking (basic sheet metal, manual lathe, CNC mill, MIG welding or TIG welding acceptable)
- Flexible availability to accommodate student, faculty, and in-house projects
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to diagnose equipment issues
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3D Printing experience and knowledge of FDM and SLA consumer level machines
- CNC router experience
- CNC machining experience
- Knowledge of Vectric software
- Laser Cutting and Vinyl Cutting experience
Lab Manager
Posted
TITLE: School of Art Lab Manager
LOCATION: Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
Description:
Manages the day-to-day operations of a small or medium-sized university program or department. May supervise staff employees, student workers, programs or processes.
- Plans and develops procedures for administering a small or medium-sized department or program.
- Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence to budget.
- Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.
- May prepare or participate in the creation of abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.
- Reviews reports of budgets and activities. Prepares ad hoc reports as needed.
- May administer grants and grant-related related communications, scholarships and other operations.
- Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures.
- May serve as property custodian for the department.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional information:
School of Art seeks an administrator of the Arts Lab, a digital fabrication lab that fosters student success through a robust production and learning environment. The administrator works directly with the Director of the lab, who provides vision and direction for the Center, to ensure a successful student support environment and continuity of services.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain equipment to provide continuous access for students and faculty
- Train and manage a staff of student employees
- Maintain lab webpages and related documentation resources.
- Assists students in the use of printing and fabrication equipment including a variety of printers (3D, large format, sublimation, and Risograph); a laser cutter; book binding machines; VR headsets; XY cutter, Apple computers and high-resolution scanners
- Maintain print management software that tracks student payment accounts
- Maintain and order specialty supplies for all equipment including printer ink, printer paper, substrates for 3D printers
- Facilitate solutions to student’s technical challenges
- Facilitate the realization of student art and design projects
- Work collaboratively with and foster clear communication with faculty
- Recommend equipment purchases and overall lab improvements
- Collaborate with the McGovern College Director of Information Technology to maintain equipment and software
- Collaborate with the Director of the lab to determine and achieve shared priorities for the lab
Qualifications:
- Bachelors and No experience
- Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: No experience required.
Additional Qualifications:
- The ability to prioritize work, manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, interact effectively and courteously with people at all levels of the organization, and balance empathy with accountability in supervising employees
- Ability to think conceptually
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, VR software, or other creative software.
- Experience with production and fabrication of art and design objects
- Experience managing/maintaining art studio spaces
Apply Here:
https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex1_uhs/jobdetail.ftl?job=STA010900&lang=en&sns_id=gmail
Makerspace Teacher Montessori
Posted
Title: Makerspace Teacher
Location: New Jersey, U.S.A.
Full or Part Time Position
The Village School is seeking a Makerspace teacher (Grades K-8) who will teach and coordinate the Makerspace program. Applicants should be passionate about innovation and open ended projects. This position could also encompass teaching art. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to Ldykstra@thevillageschool.net or complete an application on our website: https://www.thevillageschool.net/about-us/career-opportunities/employment-application
The Village School is an AMS accredited school located in Waldwick, NJ serving students ages 18 months through 8th grade. At The Village School, you will find a work environment that is comfortable, friendly, respectful and supportive. Teaching in an AMS accredited Montessori school means that you will have a part in educating children to become independent, confident and kind life-long learners. We are a tight knit, welcoming community where faculty and staff work together to ensure the success of the school as a whole for everyone from the youngest child to the most seasoned member of staff. It is a place where you will find many opportunities to make life long connections and to grow professionally.
Working in a Montessori school is a unique opportunity that includes specific methods while still allowing opportunities for individual expression. Members of staff are expected to adhere to the mission and guiding principles of the school and the Montessori philosophy.
Director of AFRL Maker Hub
Posted
Location: New Mexico, U.S.A.
JOB DUTIES:
The AFRL Maker Hub is seeking a self-motivated maker who enjoys helping people bring their projects from dreams to reality. We are a small group of dedicated maker/educators who are striving to grow our collaborative space into a local nexus of innovation and design. Our ‘clients’ are AFRL Researchers & Engineers, Sandia Engineers, Active Duty military members, and anyone who has access to Kirtland Airforce Base and an interest in making. If you have an interest in taking things apart and putting them back together and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others, you will fit right in! The ideal candidate for the Maker Hub enjoys collaborating with design and hands-on projects, has experience (or willing to learn) high-tech and low-tech tools to include 3D Printing, CO2 lasers, CNC routers, poster printing, electronics, woodworking, and metalworking. The candidate will be comfortable learning, conducting training, workshops, and tours of the facility, provide oversight of the Makerspace during operating hours, and respond to email inquiries and questions. The candidate will research and perform projects involving rapid-prototyping and innovative equipment to showcase capabilities of the space, and aid users with problem-solving and troubleshooting technical issues.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Read and comprehend instructions, write information and complete simple forms. High School (or GED) level ability in spelling, grammar, composition and math. Basic experience or willing to learn rapid-prototyping, CAD/CAM design, additive manufacturing, CNC technologies, electronics, microcontrollers, and general fabrication techniques desired. Demonstrated organization skills with the ability to problem solve effectively required. Ability to work with users of various skill sets and backgrounds required.
Please submit an application on NMT’s website: https://www.nmt.edu/hr/employment.php