The New School
Full-time, Digital and Analog Machining
Parsons School of Design seeks a full-time technician of digital and analog machining. This position is responsible for daily operation of digital fabrication labs and equipment within the Making Center. Primary facilities covered include self and full service CNC routing and digital/analog milling facilities, a 3D printing lab containing multiple professional and prosumer machines, and a self service laser cutting lab.
The technician will be responsible for leading or facilitating regular equipment maintenance to keep tools in working order and minimize downtime. They will also organize learning resources, create lab use learning materials, and provide student and faculty orientations to ensure proper safety and procedure training for all users who wish to access the labs. The technician will assist with the organization of lab processes that facilitate an open and accessible learning environment. They will train and oversee student staff who directly interact with the students and faculty using the labs. This is an administrative position, governed by a Local 1205 Teamsters union certification, that reports to the Associate Manager of Digital Tools in the Making Center.
Responsibilities:
Provide and maintain a safe working environment for students, faculty and staff.
Supervise and enforce policies for use of the making facilities by students, faculty, and staff.
Support and maintain multiple digital fabrication related services, with focus on analog and digital machining including CNC routing and milling, within the facilities.
Lead internal maintenance and/or arrange for third party maintenance of machines/facilities.
Organize software & hardware updates as needed.
Manage intake of student machining submissions for staff run equipment.
Manage equipment checkout for both faculty and student in-lab use and off-site special requests.
Organize equipment use demonstrations and orientations for students and faculty, including scheduling, maintaining public calendars, and tracking attendance.
Support learning objectives during facility open working hours.
Oversee updating of lab websites.
Train and oversee student technical lab staff.
Create clear, accurate, user-friendly documentation and instructions for all equipment/processes.
Provide technology support for Parsons-wide technology initiatives and events as they arise.
Assist with inventory oversight and ordering of materials and supplies.
Maintain an accurate inventory and scheduling system (Web Checkout) for lab reservations and equipment rental.
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