Temporary Technical Support (up to 12-weeks; hourly rated)

Job Responsibilities:

Workshop Operations

• Support Makers’ Academy staff in the day-to-day to operation of the workshop facilities (blk 56 or blk 25), including but not limited to 3D printers, laser cutting machines, and tabletop fabrication machines.
• Assist in equipment setup, basic troubleshooting and monitoring of machine usage during operational hours.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all workshop users adhere to safety guidelines and operating procedures.
• Conduct routine safety checks on equipment and the workshop environment.
• Report any safety incidents, hazards or equipment faults.

Administration & housekeeping

• Maintain orderliness, cleanliness of the workshop.
• Assist with basic inventory checks and upkeep of tools, materials, and consumables.
• Support documentation and simple administrative tasks related to workshop operations when required.

Prototyping & User Support

• Provide guidance to students on the correct use of tools, machines, and materials for prototyping activities.
• Advise students on suitable fabrication approaches based on their project requirements.
• Communicate effectively with students to understand their needs and guide them through the prototyping process.

Pre-requisites:

• Hands‑on experience operating 3D printers, laser cutters, and/or other digital fabrication equipment.
• Working knowledge of prototyping processes within a maker space or workshop environment.
• Practical design or making skills, with an interest in hands‑on fabrication.
• Comfortable working in a workshop or maker space setting.
• Able to communicate clearly and patiently with students and stakeholders.
• Safety‑conscious, detail‑oriented, and able to follow established procedures.

This is a temporary hourly rated position.