Fab Lab Technician

University of Texas at Arlington, TX

Job Level

Entry-level position

Post Date

01/08/2018

Job Category

Technician

Sector

Applied Tech (STEAM / Maker / CS / Design)

Job Status

Areas of Responsibility

Maker / Fabrication

Link to Job Posting

Posting Number	S00533P
Position Title	Fab Lab Technician {S00533P}
Department	Library
Location	Arlington
Job Family	Library
Position Status	Full-time
Work Hours	Standard
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm. Some evenings, weekends and/or holiday work hours
Open to	External and Internal
FLSA
Salary	Open (negotiable depending on qualifications)
Duration	Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis	Monthly
Benefits Eligible	Yes
Job Summary	The Fab Lab Technician is responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the UTA Fab Lab and the maintenance of the equipment within the lab. Additionally, they will supervise, mentor, and promote the professional development of student employees, who provide the first point of customer service and technical assistance to learners in the Fab Lab.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	Provide recruitment, training, and supervision of student employees and volunteers. Ensure that equipment and software in the lab is properly maintained and in optimal working condition. Provide routine maintenance of equipment in the lab. Repair equipment as needed and maintain inventory of consumable materials for learners. Teach learners in the Fab Lab how to use the various software and machinery available in the lab. Work with learners to assist in their projects, provide guidance in the development of their projects, and direct them to the most appropriate tools and resources. Performs other duties assigned.
Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in a STEAM discipline-Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math. Three (3) years of experience in a STEAM discipline, may include lab experience.
Preferred Qualifications	Two (2) years of experience managing and/or working in a makerspace or digital fabrication lab; two (2) years supervisory experience; experience working with industrial computer controlled manufacturing technologies; experience with machine shop tools; experience with three (3) or more of the following fabrication technologies: 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Laser Cutting, CNC Routing, Plasma Cutting, Electronics, Textiles, Machine Shop Equipment; previous teaching experience
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility	• Knowledge of computer controlled technologies and the software used to manage those technologies. • Knowledge of common desktop applications (web browsing, word processing, image editing etc.), specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel in the MS Office Suite • Windows Operating System and file management skills • Ability to seek and pass on knowledge to others • Analytical and problem-solving skills • Leadership skills • Time management skills • Ability to work in a team-based environment and manage multiple tasks concurrently • Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds • Customer service skills • Ability to communicate effectively, including excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written skills • Ability to pay attention to detail • Ability to transfer and apply knowledge and experience to new situations • Ability to follow through on projects • Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions • Collaboration and coordination skills • Ability to excel in a “perpetual beta” environment, with frequent change and intelligent risk-taking
EEO Statement	UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.