Fabrication Labs Specialist

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

5d•$61,368 - $80,400•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Built Environments Fabrication Labs has an outstanding opportunity for a Fabrication Labs Specialist to join their team. This position serves the instructional fabrication needs of the College of Built Environments (CBE) faculty and students by providing technical instruction for tool resources and maintenance of fabrication facilities. This position supports the academic needs of CBE’s five departments: Architecture, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Real Estate, and Urban Design & Planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a design discipline, such as architecture, construction management, landscape architecture, real estate, urban design & planning, engineering, industrial design, robotics, fine arts, materials science, or other construction and fabrication-related fields.
A minimum of two years of experience in digital fabrication, woodworking, and metalworking.
Experience using the following fabrication tools: Physical computing, 3D Printers, Laser cutters, CNC Routers/Plasma CNC (CAD/CAM Programming, 2 ½ axis, 3 axis, 4 axis), Casting (concrete, plaster), Machining, welding, sheet metal fabrication, Furniture making, carpentry, or other architectural fabrication.
Working knowledge of CAD/CAM, other digital output processes and related 3D modeling/output software.
Understanding of PPE standards and safety practices when handling hazardous materials or being exposed to dust and noise.
Ability to write and document procedures clearly and present informally to groups and individual guests of the Labs.
Demonstrated ability to train and interact with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
Experience training students in an educational setting or adjacent environment.

Nice To Haves

Wide range of mobility to perform repairs to equipment, stand for long periods of time, and lift and carry objects weighing up to 40lbs.
Commitment to continual learning. Curiosity about new materials, tools, and methods.
Comfortable learning alongside students and admitting when unsure of an answer.
Mentorship/instructional experience. Note that although this is not a teaching position, the role will involve training and mentoring a variety of users.
Experience using Rhino, Rhino CAM, Grasshopper, and Fusion 360

Responsibilities

Support the College of Built Environments faculty and students by providing technical instruction for the use and maintenance of Fabrication Labs facilities. Support the implementation of all services offered by the Fabrication Labs in alignment with the needs of the college's five departments.
Provide technical instructional assistance to students, faculty members, and external users using the CBE Fabrication Labs, while helping to define, promote, and exemplify a culture of safety in equipment and material usage.
Respond to incidents and emergencies in the Fabrication Labs, assisting those involved and reporting occurrences.
Across the metalworking, woodworking, and digital labs, instruct students, faculty members, and external users of the CBE Fabrication Labs on appropriate lab use via tool and safety trainings, workshops, and guides on tool resources.
In coordination with the Fabrication Labs Director, stay current with program needs and changes within the departments of Architecture, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Real Estate, and Urban Design & Planning that affect CBE Fabrication Labs use.
Work collaboratively with the Fabrication Labs Director, faculty members, and administrators to develop and plan support for fabrication courses taught within the College of Built Environments.
Work collaboratively with the Fabrication Labs Director to develop, implement, and organize safety protocols.
Purchase consumables, supplies, and equipment and assist in the tracking of budget expenditures.
Provide leadership in the day-to-day technical operations of the CBE Fabrication Labs.
Participate in the physical maintenance of tools, equipment, and associated resources used in metalworking, woodworking, and digital fabrication to provide a safe and productive working environment.
Develop maintenance schedules.
In coordination with the Fabrication Labs Director, train, supervise, and develop Fabrication Labs student employees in the delivery of a spectrum of lab resources, safety guidelines, and preferred methods.
Develop and organize orientation training and mentor student employees.