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Pratt Institute is seeking candidates for a full-time Technician position within the School of Design’s Production Labs.

Reporting to the Director of Production Labs, the Production Labs Technician will support the day-to-day operations of a diverse educational fabrication facility serving the School’s curricular needs. The Technician is a highly motivated educator and maker, with expertise in digital rapid prototyping technology, including laser cutting, 3D printing, and CNC milling.

The ideal candidate will have experience with a range of fabrication methods and materials, and at least some experience with traditional woodworking. The technician will join an interdisciplinary team of educators committed to fostering a safe, innovative, and collaborative culture of making, and will provide students and faculty with practical technical support that will guide their practice in and beyond their time at Pratt.

On a typical day, you will be required to:

• Oversee the safe operation, set-up, inspection, and maintenance of equipment and tools, performing troubleshooting relating to the repair and installation for shop equipment and technologies.

• Supervise daily student and faculty work in the shop and its related satellite resources, providing technical guidance and support for faculty teaching in the shop.

• Hire, train, and supervise student employees in the safe handling and basic operation of shop equipment and tools.

• Support the Production Lab’s delivery of non-credit instruction, conducting shop safety certifications, regular demos, and participating in workshop coordination and development.

• Collaborate in the development and implementation of training materials, procedures, policies, and services to be used by student employees, student users, as well as staff and faculty working in the shop.

• Support the continuous improvement of resources and facilities, performing research and making recommendations to keep current with technological developments within the field.