Job Description
Makerspace Technician About the Opportunity Job Summary: The Makerspace Technician will assist with the day-to-day operations of the Makerspace Shop, Makerspace Classroom (and other makerspaces as needed) on the Oakland campus. This position reports to the Oakland Makerspaces Director. They will assist with the installation, maintenance, and instruction for safe use of all equipment, technology, and machinery in a fabrication shop setting which includes textile fabrication, soldering, electronics, 3D printing, vinyl cutting, hand tools, CNC router and robotics. 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 Managers of Design and 3D fabrication to ensure all practices are safe and in compliance with university and governmental requirements. They will frequently 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 they 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. They will assist the Makerspace Director 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 additional shops in the Oakland Makerspaces footprint. This is a full time position with some evening and weekend availability required.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Art, Design, Engineering, or related field required; or 3 years of experience as lead staff in a makerspace or fabrication lab environment. Experience with most shop equipment including: textile fabrication, soldering, CNC routing, laser cutting and 3D printing is essential as is a strong desire to acquire new skills and expertise. The candidate must have strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills, a resolute orientation to safety practices, and be able to work independently. The ability to lift 50 lbs. is a necessity.
Experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Cura, CAD-CAM-CNC workflow, Fusion 360 and software is preferred.
We encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.
Key Responsibilities: Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Makerspace Shop and Makerspace Classroom. Assist with the installation, instruction, maintenance, repair, and safe use of all equipment, technology, and machinery in a Makerspace Shop and Makerspace Classroom. (30%)
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. (25%)
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. (20%)
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. (15%)
Assist with, or make updates to, safety policies, shop inventories, and compliance documentation. (10%)
The hourly rate is $34.11
Position Type Temporary
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 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.
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About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.
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