What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Lab Lead Assistant - SA+P position at University of New Mexico?
Additional responsibilities will include the ability to move and lift objects up to 30lbs, operating and performing maintenance on analog tools and equipment in the woodshop and metal shop, as well as digital fabrication equipment such as laser cutters, CNC routers, CNC plasma cutters, and associated software/programs. All applicants must have the capacity to maintain a safe and professional attitude. The successful candidate will be required to complete all required safety and equipment trainings.
Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a degree granting program in the UNM School of Architecture and Planning (BAA, BAEPD, MArch, MS Arch, MCRP, MLA), or enrollment in graduate degree granting program in the UNM School of Engineering or UNM College of Fine Arts.
- Minimum 1 year experience working in the SA P Fabrication Lab or similar lab at another institution.
- Demonstration of experience with analog fabrication processes including woodworking, metal working, hand tools, handheld power tools.
- Experience using a variety of materials including wood, metal, and acrylic, and using mold making processes.
- Ability to conceptualize and execute physically fabricated projects and apply relevant construction techniques.
- Demonstration of knowledge and experience with digital fabrication equipment such as laser cutters, CNC routers, CNC plasma cutters and associated software (Rhino, AutoCAD, and Adobe suite); ability to troubleshoot these machines and processes, from start to finish.
- Prior experience teaching and leading training workshops on various types of fabrication process. Comfortable teaching and training others on use of complex machinery, tools, and processes.
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Please attach in UNM Jobs as PDF files: 1) Cover letter stating interest in Student Employment Fabrication Lab Lead Assistant position; 2) resume; and 3) portfolio (or link to online portfolioThe University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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