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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 of the Faculty’s Digital Fabrication Lab, ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient delivery of fabrication services. By guiding technicians and student interns, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with technical challenges and shaping training processes that enhance ABP’s innovative Maker Spaces. The team values collaboration and a commitment to safety, quality, and inclusivity.

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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 staff 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 router experience

Demonstrated experience operating CNC routers for fabrication tasks.

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3D printing skills

Proven skills in 3D printing technologies and processes.

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Computer-aided design proficiency

Experience using CAD software for fabrication workflows.

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5 criteria for this job
CNC router experience
Demonstrated experience operating CNC routers for fabrication tasks.

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3D printing skills
Proven skills in 3D printing technologies and processes.

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

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Supervisory experience
Experience supervising technicians or students in a workshop setting.

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OHS knowledge
Sound understanding of workshop safety and OHS procedures.

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