Makerspace Tech Student Assistant (Solano Campus)
About The Position
A Makerspace Assistant supports the daily operations of the Cal Poly Maritime Academy Makerspace. Student Assistants help users operate specialized equipment like 3D printers, laser cutters, sewing machines, fabrication tools, enforce safety rules, maintain equipment, and assist with hands-on learning programs or workshops. About the Cal Poly Maritime Academy: Cal Poly Maritime Academy, located in Vallejo, California, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast and a nationally recognized public maritime university on the Solano Campus of California Polytechnic State University. It prepares students for leadership roles in maritime operations, engineering, logistics, business, global supply chains and national security. Through Cal Poly's Learn by Doing philosophy, students train hands-on in classrooms and labs and aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear. For more information, visit maritime.calpoly.edu . Please watch the video linked here to learn more about the CSU system.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills to explain technical steps clearly to all ranges of skill levels.
- Must be able to cultivate a positive, inclusive work environment for all shop users.
- Familiarity with tools like 3D printers, vinyl cutters, sewing machines, laser cutters, and design software including SolidWorks/ CAD programs, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, 3d modeling Slicer programs
- Strict adherence to workshop safety policies and accident prevention.
Nice To Haves
- Carpentry
- Metal Fabrication
- Machining
- Mold Making
- Mechanical prowess
Responsibilities
- Guide users on how to safely use hardware, software, and digital tools.
- Clean, troubleshoot, and perform routine upkeep on makerspace equipment.
- Help plan and lead creative activities, workshops and one on one instruction.
- Manage supply inventory, tidy workstations, and track daily usage statistics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
