JOB TITLE
Temporary Prototyping Lab Technician
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Makerspace-JM
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Assist with managing, maintaining, and operating machines and equipment in the Makerspace and associated labs. Support operational transitions, training, and development of new student staff.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties Include:
- Assist with the operational set up of new machines and tools in the Makerspace, Prototyping Lab, and UH Lab.
- Maintain and perform regular preventative maintenance on Prototyping Lab FDM printers.
- Support operational transitions, training, and development of new student staff.
- Liaise with the company's technical support team for complex issues and provide updates.
- Develop and maintain documentation for fixing common machine errors for new machines.
- Design and prototype components for lab improvements.
- Contribute to the lab's mission of continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements:
- Minimum of one-year experience working with and fixing FDM technology 3D printers.
o Preferred experience with Bambu Labs and Lulzbot printers.
Proficiency in solid modeling software (Solidworks, Fusion360, etc.)
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Temporary-Prototyping-Lab-Technician_R0002906
About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.
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