Makerspace Work Study

This job is only available to students who qualify for Work-Study.  If you are unsure whether you have been awarded Work-Study, please contact the Financial Aid office at [email protected].

Department: Makerspace

Supervisor: Cole Belmont

Work Available: Days; Mon-Fri

Pay rate: $9.70

Number of positions: 1

Purpose:

The Maker Web is a group of the 5 Makerspaces (fabrication and tinkering Labs) spread across campus, each with a different focus but all dedicated to supporting maker activities and hands-on learning in all disciplines at Union. These co-working spaces host students and faculty who wish to make things utilizing our resources which include a variety of digital fabrication tools including 3D Printers, 3D scanners, a laser cutter, and a CNC router. We also host many analog and electrical hand tools including industrial machining equipment, light wood working tools, soldering kits, Arduino kits, sewing machines, and basic tool kits. Maker Web Work Study students run and manage the general day to day activities of the Labs including managing the spaces, running machines and helping other students use the tools and resources offered in each Lab. Specific responsibilities and opportunities vary from Lab to Lab.

We have a 3D Print Lab, a Wood and Metal Working Lab, a Laser Cutting Lab, a CNC Milling Lab and a VR and AR Lab. Makerspace Assistants staff each of these Labs and help other students access them and the resources they offer.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Operating and assisting students operating equipment including 3D printers, 3D Scanners, Laser cutters and CNC Milling machines.

• Operating and assisting students operating machining, metal and wood working tools and equipment.

• Operating and assisting students operating VR and AR equipment including VR headsets and 360 cameras.

• Maintaining records and documentation of 3D print, Laser and CNC submissions.

• Organizing and cleaning the Labs and maintaining equipment as required.

• Teaching students and faculty about the resources and tools in the Maker Web.

• Assisting students and faculty with projects.

Qualifications: 

• An interest in crafting and making through digital and analog fabrication methods.

• Detail oriented, with a willingness to learn.

• Punctual and dependable with some flexibility to provide necessary coverage.

• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.

• Experience with 3D CAD software is a plus but not necessary.

Location: Schenectady, NY

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