Faculty Technician - Digital Manufacturing

About the role

Working with the Senior Technician for Manufacturing, you will assist with the day-to-day operation of our 3D printing facilities and workshop. You will operate and maintain a variety of different additive and subtractive prototyping machines to support interesting and exciting projects. This role will allow you to use your enthusiasm and creativity to assist our users in their research and study. As part of a dynamic, multi-skilled team you’ll ensure a positive, safe working environment for all our stakeholders. 

Working alongside senior technicians, the role holder will work in our manufacturing spaces to provide assistance and support to our students and staff. You will be work with stakeholders from a range of disciplines such as architecture and engineering to help them develop projects in support of teaching and research. 

Further information is available in the job description. 

About the team

The MCE/ABE technical team are responsible for to day-to-day operation and safety of a range of laboratories, workshops and studios in the Faculty of Engineering and Environment. They work closely with academic colleagues to provide and excellent student experience through their support of teaching and research activity.

About you

To be successful in the role you will have an excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of manufacturing engineering and a working knowledge of CAD equipment and processes. You will be a good collaborator and can work effectively as a member of a large team. You should be enthusiastic and resourceful with a willingness to learn new skills.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sam Hutchinson

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now'. Your application must include a covering letter and a CV.

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