Make Cool Stuff Lab Student Technician, Student Worker

Maryland Institute College of Art • Baltimore, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Student Technicians will work with the Digital Fabrication Specialist in promoting a safe and healthy learning space for First Year Experience (FYE) students learning the elements of digital fabrication. Student Technicians will primarily assist students in their endeavors to better understand digital fabrication techniques, tools while enforcing proper safety protocol when working within the Make Cool Stuff (MCS) Lab. Student Technicians are part-time workers who work up to 10 hours per week in the Make Cool Stuff (MCS) Lab digital fabrication lab. The position is a year long commitment that will assist the MCS Lab’s Digital Fabrication Specialist with day-to-day operations and promoting a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled MICA undergraduate or graduate student at time of employment
• Good understanding of 3D modeling in at least two of the following programs: TinkerCAD, Fusion360, Maya, Rhinoceros (Rhino), Blender
• Good understanding in Adobe Illustrator.
• A desire to communicate complex workflows and processes to new inquiring individuals.
• Ability to troubleshoot technological issues on Mac, & Windows computers

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in these other programs are welcome but not required: Photoshop, After Effects, Premier, In-Design

Responsibilities

• Commit to shifts totaling up to 10 hours per week
• Attend mandatory training(s), and professional development workshops when specified by the Digital Fabrication specialist.
• Monitor the lab and its attendants for safe utilization of the lab equipment and space
• Enforce lab rules, proper etiquette and safety guidelines created by the Digital Fabrication Specialist
• Assist students with proper workflow procedures when using MCS Lab equipment
• Monitoring various fabrication machines for proper use and maintenance. Machines include 3D Printers and Digital Cutters along with minor fabrication machines such as Sewing Machines and Dremel.
• Communicate issues/difficulties with the lab space and/or equipment when necessary.
• Assist with simple cleaning tasks around the lab space.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed