Job Details

Woodshop & Metal Shop Technician

Position Number: 7174516
Location: Oakland, CA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Other Fine & Applied Arts

Woodshop & Metal Shop Technician

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

The Woodshop and Metal Shop Technician will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Woodshop and Metal Shop (and other makerspaces as needed) on the Oakland campus. This position reports to the Makerspace Manager for 3D Fabrication and Ceramics.

The Technician will assist with the installation, maintenance, and instruction for safe use of all equipment, technology, and machinery in a fabrication shop setting which includes woodworking and metalwork. This position will assist in the coordination and training of a team of student staff to supervise all open hours of these facilities, and they will directly supervise various weekly open hours. They will conduct safety trainings and orientations on fabrication-oriented skills both in response to curricular needs as well as in their own areas of making expertise.

They will work closely with the Oakland Makerspace Director and Makerspace Manager of Design and 3D Fabrication to ensure all practices are safe and in compliance with university and governmental requirements. They will work with faculty, staff, and students as necessary for effective operation of equipment, software, and machinery, as well as for instruction, course projects, and research. They will assist with machinery repair and/or schedule repair and maintenance of machinery.

This is a student-facing role, so the Technician must be available during classes for problem solving and training faculty, staff, and students as appropriate. They will provide support to departments for special events that rely on the Makerspace infrastructure, and will assist the Makerspace Manager for 3D Fabrication and Ceramics to track and update shop inventory. They will complete other fabrication or instructional related projects/duties as needed, and as delegated by the Makerspace Director. This role may grow to oversee additional shops in the Oakland Makerspaces footprint. This is a full-time position with some evening and weekend availability desired.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Assist with the day-to-day operations of a fabrication shop and Makerspace classroom, including the installation, instruction, maintenance, repair, and safe use of all equipment, technology, and machinery. Assist in the fabrication of makerspace-related storage and furnishing.
Assist in the management, coordination, scheduling, and training of a team of student staff to supervise all open hours of facilities, and personally supervise weekly open lab hours.
Conduct safety trainings, orientations, and workshops on foundation and fabrication-oriented skills both in response to curricular needs as well as in their own specialty.
Edit, refine, and create instructional content to support the NEU Oakland community in the areas of textile fabrication, electronics, soldering, woodworking, CNC routing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting and robotics, or woodshop and metal shop.
Assist with, or make updates to, safety policies, shop inventories, and compliance documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Art, Design, Engineering, or related field; or 3 years of experience as lead staff in a makerspace or fabrication lab environment.
Experience with most shop equipment in a teaching environment, including table saw, bandsaw, miter, drill press, MIG, TIG, and various hand tools.
Strong understanding of OSHA standards.
Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
Resolute orientation to safety practices.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
A strong desire to acquire new skills and expertise.

Preferred

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience in Ceramics.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Base Pay Rate:
$35.90

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Oakland-CA/Woodshop---Metal-Shop-Technician_R140080