Wentworth Institute of Technology
Lab Technician and Technical Instructor
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02108
Lab Technician And Technical Instructor
The Lab Technician And Technical Instructor position supports students, faculty, and initiatives within the School Of Architecture And Design in the following ways: Overseeing activity in design prototyping lab spaces to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment Providing student, staff, and faculty lab users with formal technical instruction on equipment and fabrication methods related to design prototyping Offering continued mentorship, troubleshooting, and fabrication guidance for lab users working on a wide range of design prototyping projects Maintaining equipment calibration, performing preventative maintenance, and performing or coordinating repair of lab equipment Assisting with departmental special projects and accreditation preparation The Lab Technician And Technical Instructor is a member of a collaborative team of technical staff and reports to the Director of Labs. Essential Functions: 30% Oversee Safe Use:
Oversee the use of the School of Architecture and Design's labs and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment. Intervene whenever unsafe practices are observed and report such incidents to the Director of Labs, Public Safety, and Environmental Health and Safety when required. 30% Provide Equipment and Fabrication Method Instruction:
Provide student, staff, and faculty lab users with equipment and fabrication method instruction. Maintain records of user instruction. Provide continued support, troubleshooting, and fabrication guidance to student, staff, and faculty users. 20% Maintain Lab Spaces and Equipment:
Maintain equipment calibration and perform routine preventative maintenance. Perform or coordinate repair of lab equipment. Maintain organization, cleanliness, and general upkeep of lab spaces. Submit maintenance work orders and coordinate with Facilities when necessary. 10% Maintain Inventory of Supplies and Purchasing:
Maintain inventory of supplies and consumables. Purchase replacements as necessary. 10% Assist with School of Architecture and Design Special Projects:
Assist SOAD administrative staff with various project-based work. Assist with ongoing development of SOAD's Labs and lab-related capital projects. Assist in coordination of beginning-of-semester studio setup. Assist with preparation for events such as Wentworth Open House and exhibitions of student work, end-of-semester reviews. Application Materials: Please submit a (a) current resume or curriculum vitae; (b) cover letter describing how your qualifications and perspective equip you to contribute to the School of Architecture and Design in this role; (c) portfolio or work samples that highlight your range of academic, professional, creative, technical and/or teaching experience. Please note that all materials should be uploaded as a single combined PDF file. Supplemental materials (e.g. portfolio, work-samples, etc.) can be included either within the PDF or included as a link in your resume or CV. Minimum Requirements: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in architecture, design, or a related field. Three years of combined experience (a) working in fabrication spaces, and/or (b) supporting use of academic, maker, or technical labs. Minimum Qualifications: General: Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team. Demonstrated commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment. Technical: Practical experience with: physical model-making and rapid prototyping using both digital and traditional fabrication tools and methods; foundational woodworking; additive manufacturing technologies [e.g. FDM, SLA, and LDM] and associated equipment operation; CAD/CAM workflows and CNC equipment operation. Preferred Qualifications: Technical: Practical experience with: maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of additive manufacturing equipment; maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of CNC equipment; studio photography; operating and programming industrial robots; XR (extended reality) technologies as they relate to design development and visualization; physical computing. About SoAD Labs: The School of Architecture and Design Labs (SoAD Labs) at Wentworth is a student-centered technological hub dedicated to experimentation, realization, and communication of design ideas. The Labs are an extension of the design studio and are central to our students' design process and experience at Wentworth. SoAD's Labs are equipped with an expansive array of tools and technologies
from traditional woodworking and precision metalworking to advanced digital fabrication, emerging XR technologies, and industrial robotics. Students leverage these technologies to produce outcomes ranging from representational models to full-scale working prototypes. This work is facilitated by a team of devoted technical staff who provide expert technical guidance throughout the process. Learn more about the School of Architecture and Design here: https://wit.edu/academics/architecture-design Learn more about SoAD Labs here: https://sites.wit.edu/soad-labs/ Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth. To find out more about the Wentworth's commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence. All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu. E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
The Lab Technician And Technical Instructor position supports students, faculty, and initiatives within the School Of Architecture And Design in the following ways: Overseeing activity in design prototyping lab spaces to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment Providing student, staff, and faculty lab users with formal technical instruction on equipment and fabrication methods related to design prototyping Offering continued mentorship, troubleshooting, and fabrication guidance for lab users working on a wide range of design prototyping projects Maintaining equipment calibration, performing preventative maintenance, and performing or coordinating repair of lab equipment Assisting with departmental special projects and accreditation preparation The Lab Technician And Technical Instructor is a member of a collaborative team of technical staff and reports to the Director of Labs. Essential Functions: 30% Oversee Safe Use:
Oversee the use of the School of Architecture and Design's labs and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment. Intervene whenever unsafe practices are observed and report such incidents to the Director of Labs, Public Safety, and Environmental Health and Safety when required. 30% Provide Equipment and Fabrication Method Instruction:
Provide student, staff, and faculty lab users with equipment and fabrication method instruction. Maintain records of user instruction. Provide continued support, troubleshooting, and fabrication guidance to student, staff, and faculty users. 20% Maintain Lab Spaces and Equipment:
Maintain equipment calibration and perform routine preventative maintenance. Perform or coordinate repair of lab equipment. Maintain organization, cleanliness, and general upkeep of lab spaces. Submit maintenance work orders and coordinate with Facilities when necessary. 10% Maintain Inventory of Supplies and Purchasing:
Maintain inventory of supplies and consumables. Purchase replacements as necessary. 10% Assist with School of Architecture and Design Special Projects:
Assist SOAD administrative staff with various project-based work. Assist with ongoing development of SOAD's Labs and lab-related capital projects. Assist in coordination of beginning-of-semester studio setup. Assist with preparation for events such as Wentworth Open House and exhibitions of student work, end-of-semester reviews. Application Materials: Please submit a (a) current resume or curriculum vitae; (b) cover letter describing how your qualifications and perspective equip you to contribute to the School of Architecture and Design in this role; (c) portfolio or work samples that highlight your range of academic, professional, creative, technical and/or teaching experience. Please note that all materials should be uploaded as a single combined PDF file. Supplemental materials (e.g. portfolio, work-samples, etc.) can be included either within the PDF or included as a link in your resume or CV. Minimum Requirements: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in architecture, design, or a related field. Three years of combined experience (a) working in fabrication spaces, and/or (b) supporting use of academic, maker, or technical labs. Minimum Qualifications: General: Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional team. Demonstrated commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment. Technical: Practical experience with: physical model-making and rapid prototyping using both digital and traditional fabrication tools and methods; foundational woodworking; additive manufacturing technologies [e.g. FDM, SLA, and LDM] and associated equipment operation; CAD/CAM workflows and CNC equipment operation. Preferred Qualifications: Technical: Practical experience with: maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of additive manufacturing equipment; maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of CNC equipment; studio photography; operating and programming industrial robots; XR (extended reality) technologies as they relate to design development and visualization; physical computing. About SoAD Labs: The School of Architecture and Design Labs (SoAD Labs) at Wentworth is a student-centered technological hub dedicated to experimentation, realization, and communication of design ideas. The Labs are an extension of the design studio and are central to our students' design process and experience at Wentworth. SoAD's Labs are equipped with an expansive array of tools and technologies
from traditional woodworking and precision metalworking to advanced digital fabrication, emerging XR technologies, and industrial robotics. Students leverage these technologies to produce outcomes ranging from representational models to full-scale working prototypes. This work is facilitated by a team of devoted technical staff who provide expert technical guidance throughout the process. Learn more about the School of Architecture and Design here: https://wit.edu/academics/architecture-design Learn more about SoAD Labs here: https://sites.wit.edu/soad-labs/ Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth. To find out more about the Wentworth's commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence. All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu. E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.