Technician Demonstrator (3D Workshop)
| Posting date: | 01 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,487 to £37,099 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 May 2024 |
| Location: | NN1 5PH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Northampton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | UN4866 |
Summary
About the Job
Interview date: 12 June 2024
The post holder will be responsible for the day of day running of the 3D Workshop within the Faculty. They will support Creative Art and Design based programmes through the demonstration of fabrication, traditional wood and metal and modelmaking processes as well as digital design processes. Updating and developing the provision to reflect contemporary practice and applications will be an important ongoing requirement of the post.
The post holder will also be responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the 3D Workshop, providing guidance through Health and Safety documentation and inductions and through the supervision of users. They will provide first line maintenance to specialist equipment and liaise with other teams including IT, Facilities and Procurement. They will support internal projects and exhibitions and participate in external events such as University Open Days.
The post holder will have proven industry experience in either fabrication, traditional wood or metalworking or modelmaking, preferably with experience of the HE sector. The post holder will have a thorough practical knowledge of digital fabrication processes including laser cutting, 3D printing and CNC.
A working knowledge of associated design software would be welcomed. They will have experience of demonstrating processes to learners of varying cohort sizes and abilities and be able to create learning resources to enhance student experience.
They will be able to work in an agile manner within a multi-disciplinary technical team. An ability to maintain a general overview of health and safety in the workshop and ensure the use of safe working practices, including conducting risk assessments and creating standard operating procedure documentation, is essential for this post.
Interview date: 12 June 2024
The post holder will be responsible for the day of day running of the 3D Workshop within the Faculty. They will support Creative Art and Design based programmes through the demonstration of fabrication, traditional wood and metal and modelmaking processes as well as digital design processes. Updating and developing the provision to reflect contemporary practice and applications will be an important ongoing requirement of the post.
The post holder will also be responsible for the efficient and safe operation of the 3D Workshop, providing guidance through Health and Safety documentation and inductions and through the supervision of users. They will provide first line maintenance to specialist equipment and liaise with other teams including IT, Facilities and Procurement. They will support internal projects and exhibitions and participate in external events such as University Open Days.
The post holder will have proven industry experience in either fabrication, traditional wood or metalworking or modelmaking, preferably with experience of the HE sector. The post holder will have a thorough practical knowledge of digital fabrication processes including laser cutting, 3D printing and CNC.
A working knowledge of associated design software would be welcomed. They will have experience of demonstrating processes to learners of varying cohort sizes and abilities and be able to create learning resources to enhance student experience.
They will be able to work in an agile manner within a multi-disciplinary technical team. An ability to maintain a general overview of health and safety in the workshop and ensure the use of safe working practices, including conducting risk assessments and creating standard operating procedure documentation, is essential for this post.
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