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Digital Fabrication Technician

St. Olaf College
Northfield, USA
Part-time
Junior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
$ 21-$22.50 / hour
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Required Qualifications:

  • Education:
  • A two-year degree or equivalent experience.
  • A focus on studio art or a related field.
  • Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet St. Olaf College’s driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record.
  • Experience:
  • Education and experience equivalent to completion of an associate degree in studio art or a related field.
  • Experience working in digital fabrication: digital rendering software and equipment.
  • 2+ years of experience in digital fabrication and the ability to teach these processes. Mechanical and/or construction experience.
  • Confidence in using independent judgment in decision making.
  • Developed organizational and task management skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to health and safety as they apply to digital fabrication materials, processes, and regulations.
  • Computer proficiency with programs such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Aided Design, and CNC programming software. Ability to adapt knowledge to equivalent software previously used to those used at St. Olaf College and within the Art and Art History Department. Ability to learn new software as needed.
  • Knowledge of safe practices with digital fabrication equipment, including, in order of importance: (1) 3D printers, (2) laser cutter, and (3) CNC router.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and applications relevant to digital fabrication practices.
  • Proficiency in maintenance and repair of digital fabrication equipment and machinery.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and proactively.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally conscious manner with diverse groups of students, staff, and faculty.
  • Demonstrated interest in working with college students engaged in active learning environments.
  • This position requires bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, reaching overhead, kneeling, standing and sitting for extended periods of time, and lifting and moving objects of up to 25 lbs. It also requires exposure to noise, chemicals, fumes, dust, and odors in order to perform the essential functions. Must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties.
  • Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note, St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Education: A two-year or four-year degree in studio art or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience: 2+ years of experience in digital fabrication and the ability to teach these processes. Mechanical and/or construction experience.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Administrative & Management Experience:
  • Confidence in using independent judgment in decision making.
  • Developed organizational and task management skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience with inventory, setup, and maintenance of detailed records:
  • Knowledge of and commitment to health and safety as they apply to digital fabrication materials, processes, and regulations.
  • Computer proficiency with programs such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Aided Design, and CNC programming software. Ability to adapt knowledge to equivalent software previously used to those used at St. Olaf College and within the Art and Art History Department. Ability to learn new software as needed.
  • Knowledge of safe practices with digital fabrication equipment, including, in order of importance: (1) 3D printers, (2) laser cutter, and (3) CNC router.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and applications relevant to digital fabrication practices.
  • Proficiency in maintenance and repair of digital fabrication equipment and machinery.
  • Interpersonal Skills:
  • Ability to build and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and proactively.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally conscious manner with diverse groups of students, staff, and faculty.
  • Demonstrated interest in working with college students engaged in active learning environments.
  • Physical Requirements:
  • This position requires bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, reaching overhead, kneeling, standing and sitting for extended periods of time, and lifting and moving objects of up to 25 lbs. It also requires exposure to noise, chemicals, fumes, dust, and odors in order to perform the essential functions. Must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties.
  • Prerequisites:
  • Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note, St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.
  • DISCLAIMER:
  • This position may require you to report early, stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
  • This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
  • Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We only accept online applications.

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