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Fab Lab Lead Technician

Mid levelPart-timeHybridParkville NSW 2337, AustraliaInformation technologyEducationPosted 5 days agoVerified 5 days ago
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About the job

This job is about leading the daily operations in the Faculty’s Digital Fabrication Lab at the University of Melbourne. It plays a vital role in ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient delivery of fabrication services while mentoring staff and students. The team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to safety and inclusivity.

You'll be responsible for

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Overseeing lab operations

Oversee daily Digital Fabrication Lab operations, including design-for-fabrication support, job scheduling, point-of-sale and workflow monitoring.
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Supervising technicians and interns

Supervise technicians and student interns, ensuring adherence to lab procedures, rules, and high service standards.
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Upholding safety practices

Uphold and improve OHS practices, contributing to safety procedures, incident management and student supervision.

Key criteria

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CNC and digital fabrication experience

Demonstrated experience with CNC routers and 3D printers.

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Computer-aided design proficiency

Experience using CAD software for fabrication workflows.

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Supervisory experience

Proven background in supervising staff or students effectively.

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4 criteria for this job
CNC and digital fabrication experience
Demonstrated experience with CNC routers and 3D printers.

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Computer-aided design proficiency
Experience using CAD software for fabrication workflows.

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Supervisory experience
Proven background in supervising staff or students effectively.

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OHS knowledge
Strong understanding of workshop safety and incident management.

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