Fabrication Studios Student Technician, Digital Fabrication

Welcome to the official site for employment opportunities at MICA. At MICA, we empower our employees to use their talent in a variety of ways. We are pleased that you are interested in career opportunities offered at MICA. GENERAL PURPOSE: The Fabrication Studios Student Technician assists with the day-to-day operations of the Digital Fabrication Lab, supports student work in the studios, and field questions pertaining to Fabrication Studios and facilities. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Attend to students in the labs and answer equipment and software questions Support students with wood shop use, laser cutting, 3D printing & CNC milling Ensure the lab is set up and cleaned up at the beginning and end of each shift Report any damaged equipment or lack of resources to the Studio Manager ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with, maintaining EHS compliance, enforcing EHS policies, modeling safe studio practices, and generally ensuring safety. Clean and put away all tools at the end of each shift to ensure that the studio is well maintained Provide support to student community and monitor the equipment in the Fabrication Studios. Enforce studio policies and demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate best practices with regard to software, materials, processes and machinery. Provide assistance to other Fabrication Student Technicians; we work as a team, not everyone knows everything or is expected to know everything. Demonstrate the ability to self-assess and openly admit when you do not know the answer; demonstrate the ability to seek answers to questions independently. Setup and cleanup lasers at the beginning and end of each laser shift including checking lenses and tidying the room. Communicate with the Studio Manager to help maintain tools, supplies and safety in the labs. Perform other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to collaborate with a community of students and faculty Proficient communication skills and an intent to foster effective relationships in our community Practical working experience laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC milling and/or 3d scanning. Knowledge of Universal Laser Systems, RhinoCAM, Fanuc CNC, Prusa FDM printers, FormLabs STL is a plus Practical working experience in 3D software for computer aided design, and computer aided manufacturing Good mechanical sensibility Quality craftsmanship and a desire to incorporate cross disciplinary methods in your work Strong organizational skills Sensitive to student needs MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Current student at MICA Previous job experience (not your first job) The capability to independently use our laser cutters and our 3d printers Experience with Rhinoceros 3d, Illustrator and Windows OS. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1 years’ experience working with 3D modeling and CAM software 1 years’ experience operating and maintaining 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC mills/routers Experience working as a technician in a fabrication studio on campus Experience working with Prusa 3d printers, FormLabs resin printers, and CNC routers Skills in RhinoCAM, Fusion 360 Experience building 3D printers and other digital fabrication machinery CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be able to work evenings and weekends PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal, but ear protection is required at times. Required training: Handbook orientation, Emergency Procedure, Safety Data Sheets, Emergency Plans & Fire Prevention, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Personal Protection Equipment, Ladder Safety. 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MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363. Acknowledged nationally as a premier leader in art and design education, MICA is deliberately cultivating a new generation of artist – one that is capable of seamlessly integrating innovation, entrepreneurship and creative citizenship with contemporary approaches to art, design and media. MICA is redefining the role of the artists and designers as creative, solutions-oriented makers and thinkers who will drive social, cultural, and economic advancement for our future. As the oldest continuously degree-granting college of art and design in the nation, MICA is located in Baltimore, deeply connected to the community. It is a leading contributor to the creative economy regionally and a top producer of nationally and internationally recognized professional artists and designers.