Maker Web Lab Assistant 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 finaid@union.edu .

The Maker Web is a group of six Makerspaces (fabrication and tinkering labs) spread across campus, dedicated to supporting maker activities and hands on learning in all disciplines. 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. It is the student employees, members of the Maker Corp, who operate the equipment, train others to use the tools and manage the day to day activity of the Labs with oversight from the Makerspace Director, Cole Belmont.

Department: Maker Web

Location: Wold 026

Student Supervisor: Cole Belmont

Work available: Days

Rate of pay: $9.70/hr

# of positions available: 16

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operating equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters and CNC milling machines for students and faculty

Maintaining records and documentation of 3D print submissions and completions

Organizing and cleaning the labs and lab equipment as required

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

Assisting students and faculty with files and projects as necessary to enable production

Qualifications for the Position:

An interest in crafting and making digital and analog fabrication methods

Detail oriented with a willingness to learn and a sense of humor

Punctual and dependable with some flexibility to schedule to provide necessary coverage

Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills

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

Location: Schenectady, NY

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) .