Key Responsibilities:
Lab Preparation & Maintenance Set up workstations with required tools, components, and consumables before each class or workshop
Conduct routine checks on equipment (3D printers, laser cutters, soldering stations, Arduino/Raspberry Pi kits)
To ensure proper functioning Clean, organize, and restock the lab; manage inventory of materials (filaments, electronic components, craft supplies)
Technical Support Assist teachers and students with operating maker equipment and softwares.
Troubleshoot basic hardware/software issues.
Conduct periodic calibration and minor repairs (e.g., nozzle cleaning, belt adjustments on 3D printers)
Safety & Compliance
Enforce lab safety protocols (PPE usage, proper handling of power tools and chemicals)
Conduct safety briefings for new students and visitors
Keep emergency supplies (first-aid kits, fire extinguishers) stocked and accessible
Administrative Duties Maintain accurate logs of equipment usage, maintenance schedules, and inventory levels
Prepare requisitions for consumables and new equipment based on forecasted needs
Assist in budgeting and cost-tracking for lab resources Student & Faculty Support Provide hands-on guidance during project-based modules and maker activities
Demonstrate maker techniques (laser cutting design, basic soldering, circuit assembly) to small groups Facilitate troubleshooting sessions and encourage safe experimentation